Darton Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5EFOpen in maps

Darton Academy is a secondary school in Barnsley for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 1st of 8 secondary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 February 2023, report published 28 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

206 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score52.1

52.1, 6 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths65%

65%, 19.6 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths78.6%

78.6%, 13.8 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc38.3%

38.3%, 2.2 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.67

4.67, 0.58 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,099 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200

Eligible for free school meals22.2%

22.2%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.6%

3.6%, 18 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.9%

9.9%, 4.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3%

3%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Darton Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Horizon Community College3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 49.8
Trinity Academy St. Edwards3 milesOfsted: OutstandingNot published
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School4 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to goodAttainment 8: 37.5
Outwood Academy Carlton4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.5
Shelley College, A Share Academy5 milesOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 8: 51.3

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr Joseph Spencer
Phone
01226232306
Website
dartonacademy.org.uk
Address
Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5EF
Local authority
Barnsley
URN
146320

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.