All Saints Academy Darfield
Barnsley, S73 9EU · Barnsley · primary school
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71st of 72 primary schools in Barnsley we can score, 77 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.5/10 against 1,737 of them, against 2.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
All Saints Academy Darfield overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the last inspection was in 2024, what specific actions have been taken to address the areas requiring improvement? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about All Saints Academy Darfield
Overview
All Saints Academy Darfield is a primary school where pupils are welcoming and enjoy their time, supported by positive relationships with adults. While the school has high ambitions for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, the report states that in some subjects, "pupils’ achievement does not match the school’s intentions." The curriculum is in the "very early stages of implementation," meaning pupils do yet build their knowledge securely over time in key areas.
Strengths
- Behaviour and attitudes are rated Good, with pupils being "polite and respectful" and valuing rewards for following rules.
- Personal development is rated Good, with pupils having a "secure understanding of how to stay safe online" and enjoying broad experiences beyond the classroom.
- Early years provision is rated Good, featuring a "calm and purposeful" environment where staff effectively support children’s communication and independence.
- Attendance has improved significantly due to thorough analysis and strategies addressing persistent absence.
- Staff are well-trained to identify and support the needs of pupils with SEND from the early years.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure the intended curriculum is fully implemented so that "pupils’ knowledge deepens over time" in the wider curriculum.
- Leaders need to precisely identify and address gaps in reading and mathematics knowledge so that "all pupils achieve well."
- Governors must develop a deeper understanding of education quality to "hold leaders fully to account for the school’s performance."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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