Marchbank Free School

A good free schools special school in Darlington. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Marchbank Free School.

Darlington, DL39BL Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
23 January 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Mowden Hall
Barnes Road
Darlington, DL39BL
Phone
1325254670
Website
educationvillage.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139691
Type
Free schools special
Phase
Special
Address
Mowden Hall, Barnes Road, Darlington, DL3 9BL
Website
www.educationvillage.org.uk
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
65 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
53
Free School Meals
75.5% (40 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
90.6% (48 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
24.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
8
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
53 pupils
5-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Excellence and high standards Values-driven with a deep sense of moral purpose Ambition and aspiration for all Teamwork

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum that is ambitious for all learners. Curriculum leadership from across EVAT to address identified areas for improvement in curriculum and pedagogy. Use of research evidence and networking (including partnerships with HEIs and collaboration with other trusts) to inform curriculum development and school improvement.

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