What did Ofsted judge Darton Academy's overall effectiveness to be?
Ofsted judged Darton Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Darton Academy?
Darton Academy has 1,099 pupils on roll.
What ages does Darton Academy take?
Darton Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Darton Academy located?
Darton Academy is located in Barnsley, S75 5EF, Barnsley.
How do I apply to Darton Academy?
Darton Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
What is the largest ethnic background at Darton Academy?
According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91.4% of pupils at Darton Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.
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