The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 288
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- HCAT
- Head
- Mrs Natalie Fox (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Station Road, Darton, Barnsley South, South Yorkshire, S75 5AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Darton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Darton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Darton Primary School?
Darton Primary School currently has 288 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Darton Primary School take?
Darton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Darton Primary School?
Darton Primary School is in Barnsley South, S75 5AD, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Darton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Darton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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