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Darton Academy
Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5EF, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.3 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,114
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 22% nationally for Attainment 8 with an average score of 52.1. A commendable 79% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 65% reach grade 5 or above, indicating strong academic support. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 38%, suggesting room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.1 | Top 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 79% | Top 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 65% | Top 13% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 38% | Top 32% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 31% | Top 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.9%
White Other3.1%
Black African1.0%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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53.58230, -1.54805 · S75 5EF
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN146320
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.dartonacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Darton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Darton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2023.
Is Darton Academy a good school?
Darton Academy scores 74.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Darton Academy in GCSEs?
Darton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.1. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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