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Marchbank Free School
Goodgraded 23/01/2024Ages 5–1155 pupilsDoes not apply
Marchbank Free School is a school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Darlington. The school has around 55 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/01/2024, Marchbank Free School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Darlington can view Marchbank Free School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Darlington (DL3 9BL), Marchbank Free School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 23/01/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance89.8%England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence24.1%England avg 17.5%
Pupils per teacher6.9England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals66.7%England avg 26.3%
English not first language3.2%England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Darlington
All schools in Darlington →Mowden Junior SchoolGood · 0.1 miMowden Infant SchoolGood · 0.2 miWyvern AcademyGood · 0.4 miSt Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miMount Pleasant Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miCarmel College0.5 mi
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