Mowden Infant School
Details
| Age Range | 5-7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Darlington |
| Address | Bushel Hill Drive, DL3 9QG |
| School Website | www.mowdenfederation.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1325380820 |
| URN | 138175 |
School Census
| Total | 208 |
| Girls/Boys | 96/112 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.2%/53.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 17 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 4.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/06/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/06/2012 | Good |
| 02/12/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/06/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/12/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 179 |
| As First Preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 61 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 174 |
| As First Preference | 74 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 154 |
| As First Preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 177 |
| As First Preference | 59 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 176 |
| As First Preference | 81 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 82 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 81 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 184 |
| As First Preference | 74 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 77 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 74 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 190 |
| As First Preference | 64 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 70 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 64 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 179 |
| As First Preference | 69 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 86 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 69 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 250 |
| As First Preference | 72 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 88 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 72 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 277 |
| As First Preference | 84 |
| As second preference | 96 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 91 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 77 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 247 |
| As First Preference | 76 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 76 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 88% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 12% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
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