Darton Primary School

About Darton Primary School

Darton Primary School is an academy converter in Barnsley South, Barnsley, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 288 pupils on roll. It is part of HCAT. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Barnsley →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

288 / 270 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Station Road, Barnsley South, Barnsley, S75 5AD

Phone

01226394050

Headteacher

Natalie Fox

Website

https://dartonprimary.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Darton Primary School?

Darton Primary School is an academy converter in Barnsley South, Barnsley, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Darton Primary School have?

Darton Primary School has 288 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Darton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at Darton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Darton Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Darton Primary School is part of HCAT.

Where is Darton Primary School?

Darton Primary School is located at Station Road, Barnsley South, Barnsley, S75 5AD.