Marchbank Free School — School in Darlington

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Marchbank Free School

Darlington, DL3 9BL

55 Pupils

65 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

60.00% FSM %

50 Boys

5 Girls

About Marchbank Free School

Marchbank Free School is an Free Schools for pupils aged 5–11 based in Darlington, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 55 pupils on roll. School capacity: 65. Current headteacher: Caroline Green.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Darlington or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Free schools special
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Darlington
Region	North East
Administrative District	Darlington
Parliamentary Constituency	Darlington
Ward	Mowden
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-09-2013
UKPRN	10041718
URN	139691
Data Last Updated	11-09-2025

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Clare Devine	Chair of Local Governing Body	31/03/2022	30/03/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Ashford	Local Governor	01/09/2019	31/08/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline Green	Local Governor	06/01/2020	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Jennifer Joyce	Local Governor	31/03/2022	30/03/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Zoe McGowan	Local Governor	07/03/2024	06/03/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joan mitchie	Local Governor	31/03/2022	31/03/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Moore	Local Governor	07/09/2023	06/09/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Leanne Robson	Local Governor	19/09/2024	18/09/2028	Appointed by trustees