Compare Darton Academy and Netherwood Academy and Trinity Academy St. Edwards

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Darton Academy (Secondary) in Barnsley; Netherwood Academy (Secondary) in Barnsley; Trinity Academy St. Edwards (Secondary) in Barnsley — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Darton Academy, Netherwood Academy and Trinity Academy St. Edwards. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and free schools type located around Barnsley and Barnsley, South Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Trinity Academy St. Edwards), published Jun 2024. The lowest is 2 (Darton Academy), published Mar 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Trinity Academy St. Edwards (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,100, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST, ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST and Trinity Multi Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Darton Academy S75 5EF	Netherwood Academy S73 8FE	Trinity Academy St. Edwards S70 6FP
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Free schools
Location	Barnsley S75 5EF	Barnsley South Yorkshire S73 8FE	Barnsley S70 6FP
Latest Ofsted	2 28 Mar 2023	2 30 Apr 2024	1 23 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1200	1600	900
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST	ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST	Trinity Multi Academy Trust
Website	www.dartonacademy.org.uk	astreanetherwood.org	stedwards.trinitymat.org
Telephone	01226232306	01226272000	01226664166
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Darton Academy

S75 5EF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Barnsley
S75 5EF
Ofsted: 2 28 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.dartonacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01226232306

Netherwood Academy

S73 8FE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S73 8FE
Ofsted: 2 30 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Website: astreanetherwood.org
Telephone: 01226272000

Trinity Academy St. Edwards

S70 6FP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Barnsley
S70 6FP
Ofsted: 1 23 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Trinity Multi Academy Trust
Website: stedwards.trinitymat.org
Telephone: 01226664166

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.