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Marchbank Free School

Not applicable • Free schools special • Open

Contact

Mowden Hall
Barnes Road
Darlington, County Durham DL3 9BL

School Profile

Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
Religious ethos
None
Admissions policy
Not applicable
Capacity
50
Pupils
55 (Boys: 50, Girls: 5)
Free School Meals
60%
Capacity utilisation
110% (55 / 50)
Establishment type
Free schools special
Type group
Free Schools
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
Sep 2013
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
139691
LAESTAB
8417000
UKPRN
10041718
Establishment No.
7000
Ofsted phase
Special

Ofsted

Good (Grade 2) published 3 Mar 2024
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Early years
9
Sixth form
9

At a glance

Total pupils
53
Age range
5–11
Religious character
Does not apply
Faith
Non-faith
Trust (MAT)
The Education Village Academy Trust
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Good
    3 Mar 2024
    Type: Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1
    Quality: Good
    Behaviour: Outstanding
    Personal dev: Outstanding
    Leadership: Good
    Early years: 9
    Sixth form: 9

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective (3 Mar 2024)