The short version
85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 55
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 60%
Governance
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Trust
- THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Green (Chief Executive)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mowden Hall, Barnes Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMowden Junior School
Primary · Very close
Mowden Infant School
Primary · 347m away
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 609m away
Wyvern Academy
Secondary · 722m away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 849m away
Carmel College
Secondary · 877m away
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Primary · 943m away
Hummersknott Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Marchbank Free School's Ofsted rating?
Marchbank Free School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marchbank Free School?
Marchbank Free School currently has 55 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marchbank Free School take?
Marchbank Free School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Marchbank Free School?
Marchbank Free School is in Darlington, DL3 9BL, in the Darlington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marchbank Free School have a sixth form?
No, Marchbank Free School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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