Marchbank Free School
Details
| Age Range | 5-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Free schools special |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Darlington |
| Address | Mowden Hall, DL3 9BL |
| School Website | www.educationvillage.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1325254670 |
| URN | 139691 |
School Census
| Total | 48 |
| Girls/Boys | 1/47 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 2.1%/97.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 33 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 2.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/01/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/01/2024 | Good |
| 15/06/2021 | Requires improvement |
| 09/07/2019 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 23/01/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/06/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/07/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 6% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 92 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 96 |
| Maths | 87 |
| Reading Progress | -0.4 |
| Writing Progress | -0.9 |
| Maths Progress | -4.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 20% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 96 |
| Maths | 97 |
| Reading Progress | 0.4 |
| Writing Progress | -3.6 |
| Maths Progress | -0.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | 2.0 |
| Writing Progress | -2.7 |
| Maths Progress | 1.6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 77% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 92% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 85% |
| no | 15% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 100% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 92% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 92% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 92% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
Nearby Schools
Mowden Junior School
(0.08 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Conyers Avenue, , DL3 9DE
Mowden Infant School
(0.23 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bushel Hill Drive, , DL3 9QG
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Newton Lane, , DL3 9EX
Wyvern Academy
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Prior Street, , DL3 9EN
Carmel College
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
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Mount Pleasant Primary School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Newton Lane, , DL3 9HE