Darton Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ballfield Lane Darton Barnsley S75 5EF |
| Phone | 01226232306 |
| Reference Number | 146320 |
Darton Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in key areas such as the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. Notably, the school excels in personal development, receiving an 'Outstanding' mark for its efforts to promote pupils' growth. The school, which has not been previously inspected under section 5, benefits from effective government funding that enhances extra-curricular opportunities for its students, including the increasing participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. However, concerns include a minority of bullying incidents that go unreported and a need for improved communication with parents and stakeholders.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1114 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.46%
Girls: 50.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 121 | 107 | 228 |
| 8 | 115 | 121 | 236 |
| 9 | 121 | 134 | 255 |
| 10 | 99 | 90 | 189 |
| 11 | 95 | 111 | 206 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.9% |
| Unclassified | 4.5% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| African | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- High-quality curriculum that is well-sequenced and inclusive for all pupils.
- Effective use of government funding to enhance extra-curricular opportunities.
- Strong focus on personal development integrated into all aspects of school life.
- Consistent teaching practices that help pupils know what to expect.
- Excellent provision for careers advice and guidance.
Areas for Improvement
- Some bullying incidents are unreported or not resolved promptly.
- A minority of parents feel their concerns are not adequately addressed.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 52.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 71.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 95 | 16 |
| Third Preference | 103 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 24 | 15 |
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