Darton Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Darton Academy
Address: Ballfield Lane, Darton
Town/City: Barnsley
Postcode: S75 5EF
Country: 100050602702
Telephone Number: 01226 232306
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Delta Academies Trust
Sponsor: Delta Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Joseph Spencer
Capacity: 1200
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1142 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.8%

Location and administration

URN: 146320
DfE Number: 370/4012
UKPRN: 10081147
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Barnsley (E08000016)
Constituency: Barnsley Central (E14000541)
Electoral Ward: Darton West (E05000980)

Easting & Northing: 430019E, 409618N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 34' 58.57" N 1° 32' 52.47" W
Plus Code: 9C5WHFM2+5R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Beverley Bird - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 November 2023.
  • Mrs Victoria Brook - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 July 2024.
  • Ms Kara Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 July 2024.
  • Mr Dean Buckley - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 October 2024.
  • Dr Richard Gregory - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2025.
  • Mrs Emma Parenti - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2019 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 22 November 2023.
  • Mrs Michelle Simmons - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 3 March 2024.
  • Mr Steve Wragg - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 October 2024.