Darton Primary School
Station Road, Darton, Barnsley South, S75 5ADOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Darton Primary School is a primary school in Barnsley South for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 95 schools in Barnsley. It ranks 49th of 72 primary schools in Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 October 2016, report published 10 November 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 June 2022
Staff have very high expectations of pupils. Pupils are enthused by the ambitious curriculum they are taught. The curriculum is enhanced with visits to interesting places, such as a recent trip to the Jorvik centre. Leaders aim for pupils to be aspirational for their future and work under their own initiative. These aims are achieved. Pupils are highly engaged in learning. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education. The school is a calm and friendly place. Pupils are welcoming and polite. They attend school well. On the rare occasion that bullying happens, leaders manage it well. Pupils say that adults always help them if they need it. Leaders provide many opportunities to develop pupils' wider interests. A range of clubs, such as cheerleading and drama, build towards performances and participation in competitions. Older pupils give their own time to help younger pupils during after-school clubs. There are many opportunities to develop pupils' character. Leaders encourage pupils to be advocates for others. Pupils raise money through the school's tuck shop to fund education for children in Nepal. Pupils take on leadership roles in the school. For example, at lunchtime, reading ambassadors help their peers choose books from the library.
What the school should improve
- Assessment systems for some subjects in the wider curriculum do not closely align with leaders' intended curriculum. This means that staff cannot be sure whether pupils are learning and remembering the intended curriculum in some subjects over time. Subject leaders should strengthen assessment systems to be assured that all pupils remember the subject knowledge identified in curriculum plans.
- Some pupils do not have the opportunity to apply their knowledge of mathematics to reasoning and problem-solving tasks. Where this is the case, they do not develop the depth of knowledge in mathematics that they could. Leaders should ensure that all pupils apply their mathematics knowledge to reasoning and problem-solving tasks.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
33 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
297 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Darton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellgate Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Kexborough Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Mapplewell Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Barugh Green Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Athersley North Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 49% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HCAT
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Natalie Fox
- Phone
- 01226394050
- Address
- Station Road, Darton, Barnsley South, S75 5AD
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- URN
- 140602
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.