To support families in making the right choice, when selecting a primary school for their child we offer open days to provide prospective parents/carers and children a valuable insight into our school, how we work and an opportunity to meet staff. To book an appointment please contact the school office on 01226 394050 .
We’re delighted to welcome children into our Nursery from the term following their third birthday, as long as a place is available. At Darton Primary, we offer both 15-hour and 30-hour places to support your family’s needs. Admissions are based on age, and you can apply by completing the local authority’s application form once your child turns two.
The formal admission process in obtaining a place at Darton Primary, is undertaken by Barnsley Authority. All applications must be made online.You will receive a booklet issued by the Local Authority (LA) in the Autumn Term of the year before your child starts school. This booklet contains information of how to apply for a school place and the closing date for applications.
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Further information regarding admissions to school is available from the local authority website via this link.
The admission limit, which is determined by the LA, is 45 children in each school year. If the number of applications exceeds this number, the LA will determine which of the applicants receive places in accordance with our admissions criteria.
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HCAT Admission Arrangements September 2026 2027
BMBC Primary Admissions Booklet 2026
The oversubscription criteria is applied when the number of applications exceed the admission number for the school.
Children who have a statement of special educational needs or Education Health and Care Plan which names the school are required to be admitted for community and voluntary controlled schools in Barnsley priority will be given in the following order:
Transfer of Primary School
Transferring a pupil schools during a term can be very disruptive and should be avoided wherever possible. If a transfer is being sought because of problems at your child’s existing school then you should contact the school to discuss ways of resolving the situation.
Parents can express a preference for up to three primary schools in Barnsley and/or any other Authority (including Voluntary Aided Schools and Academies), which must be placed in rank order. The single offer of a place will be made for the highest ranked school at which your child is eligible for a place. If a child is not eligible for any of the preferences named on the form you will be allocated a place at the nearest community or voluntary controlled school with places available to your ordinary place of residence.
Parents will normally be informed of the outcome of their preferences within three school weeks. If you are not offered a place at a school named on your Common Transfer Form you will have the right to refer your case to an independent appeal panel.
You can find further information at www.barnsley.gov.uk/schooladmissions and check on the progress of your application by contacting Admissions on 01226 773670.
If a child has been refused a place at any school named on their application form or transfer form, parents have the right to refer their case to an independent appeal panel for consideration.
If parents do not wish to accept the school place they have been offered they should contact the Admissions Team within 10 working days to let them know their intentions. Parents may appeal against the decision to refuse a place through the school appeals process. The local authority will provide all relevant information regarding this process, their contact details are 01226 773670, or email:admissions@barnsley.gov.uk.
Admissions will write to you to let you know the appeal date 14 days before it takes place. They will send you documentation summarising the reasons for refusing the admission at least seven days before the appeal. You will be responsible for presenting your case, for deciding what you’d like to say at the appeal hearing and what written documentation you want the panel to consider. You should submit all written documentation to the Admissions Team at least seven days before the appeal.
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