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Darton Primary School
Station Road, Darton, Barnsley South, South Yorkshire, S75 5AD, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.0 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
288
Capacity
270
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 67% nationally. However, only 3% of students reach the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it serves a community of 288 pupils and shows a commitment to fostering a positive educational environment.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.8%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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53.58514, -1.52416 · S75 5AD
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140602
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.dartonprimary.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Darton Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Darton Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2016.
Is Darton Primary School a good school?
Darton Primary School scores 35.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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