All Saints Academy Darfield
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Street Darfield Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 9EU |
| Phone | 01226752293 |
| Reference Number | 138234 |
All Saints Academy Darfield is currently rated as requiring improvement overall. The school demonstrates positive relationships between pupils and adults, contributing to a welcoming environment where pupils generally enjoy school. Notably, while the early years provision and personal development of pupils are strong, some areas of the curriculum, particularly in reading and mathematics, need further enhancement to ensure all pupils achieve to their full potential. The school is part of St Mary’s Academy Trust, which is actively involved in its governance and improvement efforts. This inspection marks the first since the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced in educational recovery.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 211 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.66%
Girls: 48.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 13 | 21 |
| 2 | 15 | 9 | 24 |
| 3 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 4 | 18 | 7 | 25 |
| 5 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 6 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.8% |
| White, Other | 9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.3% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Positive relationships between pupils and adults
- Ambitious expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Well-designed early years curriculum that engages children's interests
- Strong emphasis on pupils' personal development and safety
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' achievement in some subjects does not meet expectations
- Curriculum implementation is at a very early stage
- Insufficient focus on identifying and addressing gaps in pupils' reading and mathematics knowledge
- Governors lack sufficient depth of understanding regarding educational quality
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.4 | ||
| Writing | 0.6 | ||
| Maths | -3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 18 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Outwood Primary Academy Darfield
Snape Hill Road, Darfield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 9LT |
0.6 miles |
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Upperwood Academy
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0.7 miles |
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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
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0.87 miles |
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Wombwell Park Street Primary School
Park Street, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 0HS |
1.4 miles |
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Sandhill Primary School
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1.46 miles |
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Brampton Cortonwood Infant School
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1.65 miles |
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Kings Oak Primary
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1.65 miles |
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High View Primary Learning Centre
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1.81 miles |
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Heather Garth Primary School Academy
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2.02 miles |
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Highfield Farm Primary School
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2.16 miles |
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Highgate Primary Academy
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2.25 miles |
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Lacewood Primary School
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2.25 miles |
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Brampton Ellis CofE Primary School
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2.27 miles |
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2.29 miles |
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The Ellis Church of England Primary School
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2.36 miles |
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Gooseacre Primary Academy
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2.36 miles |
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Carrfield Primary Academy
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2.39 miles |
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Ladywood Primary School
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2.55 miles |
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Wath Central Primary School
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Netherwood Academy
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The Robert Ogden School
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2.25 miles |
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Astrea Academy Dearne
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2.75 miles |
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Wath Academy
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2.98 miles |
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Outwood Academy Shafton
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The Laurel Academy
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Milton School
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Barnsley College
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