Darton Academy

It's official..Our students achieved the highest percentage of grade 5s (strong pass) or above, in both English and maths combined! The DFE performance tables confirmed we are yet again at the top in Barnsley. Y6 parents, not long to go until the application deadline on 31/10/25

What an incredible opening night! Our students truly followed the yellow brick road to success in tonight’s performance of The Wizard of Oz! 🌈✨ So proud of everyone on stage and behind the scenes 💛🧙‍♂️ 'There’s No Place Like Darton' #WizardOfOz #OpeningNight

Hockey skills with year 8 today 🏑 @DeltaDarton

✨ Proud Thursday ✨ We have been so inspired by our students today! From beautiful writing to stunning artwork, they’ve showcased their very best. 🌟 #ProudThursday #Beautifulwork

Next week we’re celebrating all our amazing students with epic attendance and an awesome attitude to learning! 🎉 Get ready for treats, fun, and a cracking good time! 🌟💛 #ProudofDarton #EasterRewards #AttendanceMatters

We have a jam-packed Easter Revision programme for Year 11 students - we look forward to seeing you there! #ProudofDarton #Revision #Commitment #Learning

Today we had 9 students competing in the South Yorkshire Schools Golf Championship. Well done to Jack E and Jacob W who both finished in the top 10 🏌️⛳️☀️ @DeltaDarton

Year 7 also had a great evening in a close match against Barnsley Academy. Well done to Ahmed on player of the match⭐️ @DeltaDarton

Another win this evening for year 10 boys football⚽️ well done to Kody for player of the match⭐️ @DeltaDarton

👏 PROUD THURSDAY! 👏 #ProudofDarton #Beautifulwork

Our girls football teams have excelled this week. Both u13 & u15 won their matches this week against Carlton. Well done girls! ⚽️ @DeltaDarton

Today we took 12 students to a “This Girl Can” event at Base 71. A fantastic day of wellbeing activities and workshops centred on health, confidence and positive engagement in sport. 💪⭐️💃🏽 @DeltaDarton

A shoutout to Layla for the brilliant work in her knowledge organiser! 🌟 It makes our day to see such beautiful work on the blueline! 👏📚 #ProudofDarton #Knowledgeispower

We are, yet again, proud of our Darton Sports Leaders who visited Barnsley Lawn Tennis Club today! 🎾 They led an engaging and inclusive tennis session for students with SEND — fantastic leadership, energy and teamwork on display! 🙌 #InclusionInSport #ProudofDarton #SEND

Year 11 are powering through their Humanities revision this morning! 💪📚 So proud of their focus, determination and resilience. You’ve got this! 🌟 #Year11 #ProudofDarton

A great evening of football against Dearne! ⚽️ @DeltaDarton

Year 11 are waiting in anticipation at @TheatreWakefld to watch Macbeth... ‘Something wicked this way comes…’ A perfect night for some revision before Friday's trial! 🎭⚡ #Macbeth #GCSErevision #TheatreMagic #ProudofDarton

In Darton’s atrium the stories grow, pages turning, minds aglow; World Book Day brings joy to see- Darton reading happily. Well done to the winners of our World Book Day quiz! #WorldBookDay2026 #readingforpleasure #ProudofDarton

📚🤣 Happy #WorldBookDay! Here’s to getting lost in stories, embracing our inner bookworms, and always being ready to turn the page on a new adventure. #WorldBookDay2026 #ProudofDarton

✨ Huge shoutout to our incredible Year 11s! ✨ Your hard work and determination in revising for the Maths trial is inspiring. Keep going — every bit of effort counts, and we’re so proud of you! 📚💪 #Year11 #MathsRevision #ProudofDarton

Thank you to all our Year 9 students, parents and carers who came to our Year 9 Option Evening. What a brilliant night! #ProudofDarton #Year9 #Options #Choices