Marchbank Free School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
Special school
PUPILS
53
AGES
5 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Free schools special

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(23/01/2024)
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91%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

5.1:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
26.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
5.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
75.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
9.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 14.1%
Pupils with SEN support
Mowden Hall
Barnes Road
Darlington
DL3 9BL
01325254670

School Description

Pupils thrive at Marchbank Free School. Staff know each individual pupil well and develop strong professional relationships with them. As soon as they start at the school, pupils receive close attention, nurture and care. The nurturing environment helps pupils to feel safe and ready to learn once again. Establishing routines and boundaries is important here. Adults are consistent in their expectations of pupils’ behaviour and achievement. Pupils understand the school systems that contribute to purposeful learning in the classrooms. At times, some pupils do struggle with managing their emotions. Adults are adept at spotting the signs when this occurs and provide skilful intervention. This helps pupils to calm and rejoin their class and their learning quickly. Pupils enjoy valuable experiences that broaden their horizons beyond the classroom. They are carefully planned to help pupils develop self-esteem and prepare for later life. They play a significant part in rebuilding confidence through enjoying success. Opportunities include learning new skills such as those of forest school, cooking, gardening and sports skills, or developing musical talents.

Marchbank Free School Parent Reviews



88% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 33% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 24 responses up to 16-06-2021
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 33% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 24 responses up to 16-06-2021
Strongly Agree 38% Agree 50% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 24 responses up to 16-06-2021
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 63% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>63, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 24 responses up to 16-06-2021
Strongly Agree 63% Agree 33% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 24 responses up to 16-06-2021
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 33% Strongly Agree 38% Agree 13% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>33, "strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 24 responses up to 16-06-2021
Strongly Agree 63% Agree 25% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 24 responses up to 16-06-2021
Strongly Agree 42% Agree 42% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 24 responses up to 16-06-2021
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 33% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 24 responses up to 16-06-2021
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 38% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 24 responses up to 16-06-2021
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 42% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 24 responses up to 16-06-2021
Strongly Agree 38% Agree 29% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 29% {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>29, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>29} Figures based on 24 responses up to 16-06-2021
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 38% Disagree 13% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 24 responses up to 16-06-2021
Yes 88% No 13% {"yes"=>88, "no"=>13} Figures based on 24 responses up to 16-06-2021

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