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Darton Academy
Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley S75 5EF
Darton Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,160 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In February 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2018.
This school is a member of Delta Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Manor Croft Academy, The Laurel Academy, De Warenne Academy, De Lacy Academy and Garforth Academy.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Representation, Disadvantaged pupils and Progress.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Attainment: Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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