Darton Primary School

About Darton Primary School

Darton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Barnsley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 288 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Darton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Natalie Fox, it falls under Barnsley local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12362nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 68th out of 70 in Barnsley.

Darton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 91 applications for 39 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Darton Primary School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Library, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Gymnastics, Cricket, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Barnsley, Darton Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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