Marchbank Free School Catchment Area
Marchbank Free School is a free s special not applicable school in Darlington , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 55 pupils, and a capacity of 65 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
5-11
Age range
55
Pupils
65
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Marchbank Free School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Marchbank Free School?
The catchment area for Marchbank Free School is the geographic zone Darlington uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Darlington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Marchbank Free School is set by Darlington and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Darlington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Darlington catchment area documents →Marchbank Free School: 65 places, 85% filled: places available
Marchbank Free School has a published admission number of 65 places. 55 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 85%. At 85% full, the school currently has headroom below its 65 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 60% of pupils at Marchbank Free School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Darlington.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Darlington publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Darlington school admissions →
Marchbank Free School: School Information
- Full address
- Mowden Hall, Barnes Road, Darlington, DL3 9BL
- Local authority
- Darlington
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 60% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139691
Other Not applicable Schools in Darlington
If Marchbank Free School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Darlington are the next closest alternatives.
Rise Carr College Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · DL3 0NS
Pear Tree School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · DL2 2UQ
Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services Catchment Area
Other independent special school · DL2 2AD
Beaumont Hill Academy Catchment Area
Academy special converter · DL1 2AN
Oakwood Learning Centre Catchment Area
Other independent special school · DL2 2UH
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Marchbank Free School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Marchbank Free School
What is the catchment area for Marchbank Free School? ▾
The catchment area for Marchbank Free School is the geographic zone Darlington uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Darlington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Marchbank Free School oversubscribed? ▾
Marchbank Free School has a capacity of 65 places and currently has 55 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Darlington.
What is the admissions policy for Marchbank Free School? ▾
Admission to Marchbank Free School is managed by Darlington. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Marchbank Free School cover? ▾
Marchbank Free School is a not applicable school in Darlington, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Marchbank Free School? ▾
Marchbank Free School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.