Darton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Station Road Darton Barnsley South South Yorkshire S75 5AD |
| Phone | 01226394050 |
| Reference Number | 140602 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 292 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.6%
Girls: 52.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 2 | 23 | 15 | 38 |
| 3 | 15 | 24 | 39 |
| 4 | 20 | 21 | 41 |
| 5 | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| 6 | 12 | 22 | 34 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.9% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-09-21 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-21 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-10-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-02-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Darton Primary School | ||
| 2013-06-24 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-04-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-04-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-05-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-11-12 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-06-24 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-04-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-04-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-05-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-11-12 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | -1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -3.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Wellgate Primary School
George Street, Mapplewell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 6HR |
0.78 miles |
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Kexborough Primary School
Ballfield Lane, Kexborough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 5EF |
1 miles |
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Mapplewell Primary School
Greenside Avenue, Staincross, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 6BB |
1.03 miles |
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Barugh Green Primary School
Higham Common Road, Barugh Green, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 1LD |
1.38 miles |
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Athersley North Primary School
Lindhurst Road, Athersley North, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3NB |
1.71 miles |
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Wilthorpe Primary School
Greenfoot Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 1EG |
1.75 miles |
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Gawber Primary School
Church Street, Gawber, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2RJ |
1.85 miles |
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Laithes Primary School
Laithes Lane, Smithies, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3AF |
2.04 miles |
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Athersley South Primary School
Wakefield Road, Smithies, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3TP |
2.12 miles |
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Summer Lane Primary
Summer Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2BB |
2.19 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Stocks Lane, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2DF |
2.36 miles |
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Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Taylor Hill, Cawthorne, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 4HB |
2.4 miles |
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Summerfields Primary Academy
Haigh Croft Summer Lane, Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4SF |
2.67 miles |
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Meadstead Primary Academy
Meadstead Drive, Royston, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 4JS |
2.76 miles |
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Shaw Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6JL |
2.76 miles |
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Dodworth St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
Barnsley Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3JS |
2.77 miles |
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Shawlands Primary School
Shaw Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6JL |
2.78 miles |
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Joseph Locke Primary School
Shaw Street, Joseph Locke Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6JL |
2.78 miles |
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Burton Road Primary School
Old Mill, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AA |
2.86 miles |
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Queens Road Academy
Queens Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1AR |
3.02 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Darton Academy
Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5EF |
1 miles |
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Horizon Community College
Dodworth Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6PD |
2.5 miles |
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2LF |
2.75 miles |
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Springwell Special Academy
St Helen's Boulevard, Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2AY |
2.75 miles |
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Barnsley College
PO Box 266, Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2YW |
2.87 miles |
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Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Keresforth Close, Barnsley, S70 6FP |
2.93 miles |
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Greenacre School
Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 6RG |
3.02 miles |
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Outwood Academy Carlton
Royston Lane, Carlton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 3EW |
3.12 miles |
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Northern College for Residential Adult Education Limited
Wentworth Castle, Stainborough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3ET |
4.22 miles |
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Joseph Norton Academy
Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JU |
4.35 miles |
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Denby Grange School
Off Stocksmoor Rd, Midgley, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4JG |
4.37 miles |
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Kettlethorpe High School
Kettlethorpe Hall Drive, Standbridge Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7EL |
4.39 miles |
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Barnsley Academy
Farm Road, Kendray, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 3DL |
4.45 miles |
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Outwood Academy Shafton
Engine Lane, Shafton, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S72 8RE |
4.93 miles |