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Darton Primary School
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Darton Primary School
- Primary
- Barnsley S75 5AD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan interesting tasks that engage pupils well in their learning and help them make good progress.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum makes a strong contribution to pupils’ learning and personal development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Increase opportunities for pupils to apply their mathematical skills across subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Current pupils are making good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils falling behind are identified quickly and given additional support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils say they enjoy school and feel safe; they behave well and show good attitudes to learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school integrates these pupils well into mainstream education and caters for their needs well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: High-quality systems ensure pupils, including the most vulnerable, are safe and protected from harm.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School leaders have excellent systems to support pupils’ safety and safeguarding.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that any concerns are resolved quickly.
Extracurricular Activities: Good range of extra activities, including visits to places of interest.
Teacher Engagement: Systems for checking the performance of staff are thorough and effective.
Impact on Student Progress: Relentless drive for improvement has ensured good progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: A wide range of information is used to determine the quality of teaching.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, questions are not pitched at an appropriate level to challenge the most able pupils well enough.
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About Us
Darton Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 292 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Being the head teacher of Darton Primary School makes me feel incredibly proud. We are a compassionate school dedicated to providing the best learning and teaching opportunities. I hope you have fun looking through our website. In case you have any inquiries or would like to stop by, don't be afraid to get in touch with us. We also invite current parents to provide feedback about our school on the Parentview page of the Ofsted website. "Our school expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people."
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.7 | 21.4 | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 104 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 103 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | 60.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.79% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 3 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 102 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% | 66.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 8 | 8.78% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% 12 | 63.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 7 | 9.29% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 100 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 99 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 58.86% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 7.22% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.0 | Above Average |
| Writing | 5.4 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Darton Primary School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1