# Darton Academy — Barnsley, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr Joe Spencer

## Contact

- **Address:** Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5EF
- **Phone:** 01226 232306
- **Website:** https://www.dartonacademy.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/barnsley/darton-academy-20207

## About

Darton Academy provides an exceptional education to all children. Our mission is “Changing Lives” and we aim to ensure that our pupils can learn in a safe and supportive environment based upon our core values of respect, responsibility and resilience.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Feb 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Support: As a parent, it's wonderful to see our children thriving at Darton Academy. The school's commitment to quality in careers and mental health has been a game-changer for our family. The facilities are top-notch and the staff are always willing to go the extra mile to support our children's needs. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — A Great Start for Our Son: We've been at Darton Academy for a year now and we're so happy with the school. The facilities are amazing and the staff are always friendly and approachable. We especially love the emphasis on respect, responsibility, and resilience - it's clear that the school is committed to helping our children grow into kind and confident adults. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Feelings About Our Time at Darton: We had a mixed experience at Darton Academy. On the one hand, the school's facilities are truly excellent and the staff are passionate about what they do. However, we felt that the school could do more to engage with parents and keep us informed about our children's progress. Overall, it was an okay experience for our family, but not outstanding. *(Jun 2022)*

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