Darton Academy Catchment Area
Darton Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Barnsley , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1114 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,114
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Darton Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Darton Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Barnsley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Barnsley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Barnsley catchment area documents →Darton Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5EF
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 21% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146320
Other Secondary Schools in Barnsley
If Darton Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Barnsley are the next closest alternatives.
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Outwood Academy Carlton Catchment Area
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Outwood Academy Shafton Catchment Area
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Kirk Balk Academy Catchment Area
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Netherwood Academy Catchment Area
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Horizon Community College Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Darton Academy
Is Darton Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Darton Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1200 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Darton Academy? ▾
Admission to Darton Academy is managed by Barnsley. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Darton Academy cover? ▾
Darton Academy is a secondary school in Barnsley, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Darton Academy? ▾
Darton Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.