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Darton Academy

Ballfield Lane, Barnsley, S75 5EF
Part of: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Darton Academy
Barnsley, S75 5EF
1,114 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
21.00% FSM %
551 Boys
563 Girls
About Darton Academy

Darton Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,114 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Joseph Spencer.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Barnsley or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Barnsley
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Barnsley
Parliamentary Constituency Barnsley North
Ward Darton West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-10-2018
UKPRN 10081147
URN 146320
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Victoria Brook Chair of Local Governing Body 17/12/2024 17/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jacqueline Abbotts Local Governor 08/01/2024 07/01/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Nathan Abbotts Local Governor 13/01/2025 12/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jacqueline Abbotts Local Governor 23/02/2026 22/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Elizabeth Barnes Local Governor 10/03/2025 09/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Beverley Bird Local Governor 18/11/2023 17/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Beverley Bird Local Governor 23/02/2026 22/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Victoria Brook Local Governor 18/07/2024 17/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Richard Gregory Local Governor 06/10/2025 06/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Parenti Local Governor 22/11/2023 22/11/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Emma Parenti Local Governor 22/11/2025 22/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Kexborough Primary School
0.12 km • Barnsley
Other
Darton Primary School
1.61 km • Barnsley South
Other
Barugh Green Primary School
2.02 km • Barnsley
Other
Cawthorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
2.43 km • Barnsley
Other
Wellgate Primary School
2.87 km • Barnsley
Other
Mapplewell Primary School
3.27 km • Barnsley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Darton Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Barnsley, Barnsley.
Darton Academy has 1,114 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
Darton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Darton Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Darton Academy is Mr Joseph Spencer.
Darton Academy is at Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5EF, in the Barnsley local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Darton Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Darton Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Joseph Spencer
Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5EF
01226232306
www.dartonacademy.org.uk
Location
S75 5EF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146320
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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