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Darton Academy

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Darton Academy

Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5EF

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,114
Ages
11-16
FSM
21.0%
Attainment 8
51.9
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
29.6%
Basics 9-5
64.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
38.3%
EBacc APS
4.66
EBacc 9-5
24.3%
EBacc 9-4
30.6%
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About Darton Academy

Darton Academy is a secondary school in Barnsley, Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.9. The school has around 1,114 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Ballfield Lane, Barnsley, S75 5EF | More schools in Barnsley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Darton Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — Good
  2. Oct 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: Darton College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Darton Academy

What is Darton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Darton Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Darton Academy's latest exam results?
Darton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Darton Academy located?
Darton Academy is a secondary school in Barnsley, Barnsley (S75 5EF).
How many pupils attend Darton Academy?
Darton Academy has around 1,114 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Darton Academy with other schools?
View Darton Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Barnsley.