Darton Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Barnsley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Darton Academy.

Barnsley, S755EF Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.37
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 72.5%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 February 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ballfield Lane
Darton
Barnsley, S755EF
Phone
1226232306
Website
dartonacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146320
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5EF
Website
https://www.dartonacademy.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,156
Free School Meals
22.5% (260 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.9
English Attainment 8:
11.3
Maths Attainment 8:
9.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.9
Ebacc English:
98.0%
Ebacc Entry:
30.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.6%
Ebacc Languages:
39.8%
Ebacc Maths:
99.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.37
Progress 8 Range:
0.19 to 0.55

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.5 (+20.5 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
30.3 (+10.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.9 (+9.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.37 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
32 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
193
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,156 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Changing Lives"

Respect Responsibility Resilience

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Homework club

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum is sequenced to empower pupils to build their knowledge and skills over time Provides deep, sustained learning for all pupils, including those with SEND Develops literacy and numeracy across all curricular areas Promotes opportunities across the curriculum for the development of good student health and well-being Develops digital literacy and provides opportunities for its development Offers a range of academic, technical and vocational courses which challenge, engage and motivate pupils Develops cultural capital across a wide range of contexts and experiences All pupils make good progress irrespective of starting point; those facing disadvantage are lifted from educational poverty Partnerships with other organisations enhance learning opportunities beyond the school Ofsted praise: Leaders have designed a high-quality curriculum for pupils

Wraparound Care

Homework club is available daily as part of our enrichment program for KS3 and KS4.

Admissions Criteria

Darton Academy provides places for students between the age of 11-16 and our arrangements for selection and the over-subscription criteria are handled by the Local Authority.

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