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Marchbank Free School
Darlington·Not applicable·North East·Free schools special·DL3 9BL
URN: 139691GoodOfsted published 3 Mar 2024
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
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Academic outcomes
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Compare with Marchbank Free SchoolSchool information
| URN | 139691 |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Free schools special |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 5-11 |
| Headteacher | Chief Executive Caroline Green |
| Trust | THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | DL3 9BL |
| Pupils | 55 |
| FSM eligible | 60.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Mowden Hall, Barnes Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9BL
www.educationvillage.org.uk1325254670| DfE number | 7000 |
| UKPRN | 10041718 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 11 Sept 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 11 Sept 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 3 Mar 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Good
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| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2024 |