55
Pupils · 2024/25
4%
EAL · 2024/25
21%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 23/01/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityDarlington
PhasePrimary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Marchbank Free School · Primary · Darlington
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
55
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
4%
FSM eligible
64%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
7%
Persistent absence
21%
Contact
Address
Mowden Hall, Barnes Road, Darlington, DL3 9BL
Local authority
Darlington
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 55 | 7.0 | 100% | 4% | 64% | 7% | 21% |
| 2023/24 | 53 | 6.9 | 100% | 6% | 76% | 10% | 24% |
| 2022/23 | 48 | 7.3 | 100% | 2% | 77% | 10% | 27% |
| 2021/22 | 50 | 10.0 | 100% | 0% | 68% | 10% | 33% |
| 2020/21 | 37 | 6.0 | 100% | 0% | 76% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 45 | 7.3 | 100% | 0% | 60% | 4% | 11% |
| 2017/18 | 46 | 6.4 | 100% | 0% | 76% | 3% | — |
| 2016/17 | 45 | 6.3 | 100% | 0% | 80% | 4% | 13% |
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