Choosing the right secondary school is a big and exciting step for your family. At Darton Academy, we are delighted to offer you all the benefits of a first class 11-16 education, without private school fees.
We are also part of a high-performing multi-academy trust, which means your child will benefit not only from the strength of Darton Academy, but also from the wider opportunities, expertise and resources that come with belonging to a successful family of schools.

We are delighted that Darton Academy is now the highest-performing school in Barnsley for both student progress and attainment in English and maths. Last year, our students achieved a Progress 8 score of +0.37, the best in the area – showing that they made significantly more progress than students of similar ability across the country. Again, in summer 2025 our students outperformed those both in the local area and nationally, achieving outstanding results in English and maths combined