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Mowden Junior School
Conyers Avenue, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9DE, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.3 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
318
Capacity
248
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
128%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 77% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. The school also shows a commendable LocaleIQ score of 72.3, indicating it outperforms 72% of schools in the area. However, only 13% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in stretching the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.5%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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54.52994, -1.59081 · DL3 9DE
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN138176
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.mowden.nalp.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Mowden Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Mowden Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2012.
Is Mowden Junior School a good school?
Mowden Junior School scores 72.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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