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Mowden Junior School

Darlington, DL3 9DEPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
76%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2521 of 13,686 nationally

About Mowden Junior School

Mowden Junior School stands out in Darlington for its strong academic performance, significantly outpacing the local authority average for primary schools. While the LA average for Key Stage 2 pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths sits at 59%, Mowden achieves 76% — a gap of 17 percentage points. This places the school 4th out of 26 primary schools in Darlington, comfortably in the top 25% nationally. The school’s overall Ofsted rating is Good, a grade it has held consistently across its most recent inspections. In its 2022 ungraded inspection, inspectors confirmed the school remains Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. For parents weighing up options in the area, Mowden’s headline metrics suggest a school that delivers above-average outcomes relative to its peers.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressConyers Avenue, Darlington, Darlington, DL3 9DE
HeadteacherLexi Wilkinson
Local AuthorityDarlington
Number of Pupils318
Free School Meals (FSM)14.5%
School Capacity318 / 248 (128% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

31 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (31 Mar 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosICT SuiteSensory RoomDining HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsCricketCross CountryFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingArt ClubDramaGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mowden Junior School

Mowden Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.