The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (128% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 318
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Darlington
- Trust
- NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Lexi Wilkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Conyers Avenue, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMowden Infant School
Primary · Very close
Marchbank Free School
Free school · Very close
Carmel College
Secondary · 657m away
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 699m away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 916m away
Wyvern Academy
Secondary · 943m away
Hummersknott Academy
Secondary · 985m away
Abbey Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Mowden Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Mowden Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mowden Junior School?
Mowden Junior School currently has 318 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mowden Junior School take?
Mowden Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mowden Junior School?
Mowden Junior School is in Darlington, DL3 9DE, in the Darlington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mowden Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Mowden Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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