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Mowden Junior School

Primary school in Darlington. Report card, Jun 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected.

Latest inspection: report card, area by area

Inspected 9 June 2026, report published 14 July 2026.

Grades for each area
AreaGradeAcross England
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard62% of schools with a report card got this
AchievementExpected standard54% of schools with a report card got this
Attendance and behaviourStrong standard30% of schools with a report card got this
Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard38% of schools with a report card got this
InclusionStrong standard33% of schools with a report card got this
Leadership and governanceExpected standard62% of schools with a report card got this
SafeguardingMetMeets the standards for keeping children safe

What these grades mean

Strong standard
Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
Expected standard
Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.

Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.

Next inspection: around June 2030

The last inspection was in June 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.

An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.

Nearby primary schools

  1. Under 0.1 milesMowden Infant School

    Primary, Darlington

    School remains Good (Jan 2023)

  2. 0.4 milesSt Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School

    Primary, Darlington

    Good (Feb 2023)

  3. 0.6 milesHoly Family Catholic Primary School

    Primary, Darlington

    School remains Good (Oct 2023)

  4. 0.7 milesAbbey Junior School

    Primary, Darlington

    School remains Good (Jun 2023)

  5. 0.7 milesMount Pleasant Primary School

    Primary, Darlington

    Good (Sep 2022)

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.