Darton Academy

Darton Academy is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 30% of grades in GCSE Maths and English Language were 7-9 (A or A*). The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £179,426. Over a 12 month period, 224 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

30%

Mathematics

24%

> Entries

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250

English Language

36%

English Literature

22%

Physics

48%

Chemistry

50%

Biology

55%

Science: Double Award

8%

Geography

29%

History

21%

Religious Studies

14%

Music

15%

Drama and Theatre Studies

17%

Physical Education Sports Studies

19%

French

33%

Spanish

23%

Design and Technology

11%

Art and Design Fine Art

30%

Art and Design Photography

14%

DandT Food Technology

3%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

224

Anti-social behaviour

23

Violence and sexual offences

111

Vehicle crime

8

Shoplifting

3

Burglary

7

Criminal damage and arson

17

Public order

19

Robbery

1

Theft from the person

0

Other theft

6

Drugs

6

Bicycle theft

0

Other crime

19

Possession of weapons

4

Head: Mr Joseph Spencer

Local Authority: Barnsley

Telephone: 1226232306

Website: www.dartonacademy.org.uk

Address: Ballfield Lane, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5EF

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