Open Other Primary Mixed

Mowden Infant School

Bushel Hill Drive, Darlington, DL3 9QG
Part of: FEDERATION OF MOWDEN SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Mowden Infant School
Darlington, DL3 9QG
176 Pupils
180 Capacity
5–7 Age Range
8.00% FSM %
96 Boys
80 Girls
About Mowden Infant School

Mowden Infant School is an Academies for pupils aged 5–7 based in Darlington, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 176 pupils on roll. School capacity: 180. Current headteacher: Lexi Wilkinson.

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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
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 NORTHERN ARCH LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-06-2012
UKPRN 10037469
URN 138175
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Paul Freeman Chair of Local Governing Body 26/04/2022 25/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nick Bowerman Local Governor 10/10/2022 19/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Dunwell Local Governor 30/01/2023 29/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Rebecca Foster Snook Local Governor 09/10/2023 08/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Ben Hall Local Governor 01/04/2022 31/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Heslop Local Governor 17/02/2025 16/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Danielle James Local Governor 01/03/2025 28/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter King Local Governor 01/03/2025 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Helen Livingstone Local Governor 22/09/2022 21/09/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Jonathon Reay Local Governor 03/05/2022 02/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jackie Saint Local Governor 28/03/2022 27/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Diane Turner Local Governor 28/03/2022 11/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Mowden Junior School
0.15 km • Darlington
Other
Marchbank Free School
0.35 km • Darlington
Other
Carmel College
0.54 km • Darlington
Other
St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School
0.68 km • Darlington
Other
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
0.88 km • Darlington
Other
Hummersknott Academy
0.96 km • Darlington
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Mowden Infant School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Darlington, Darlington.
Mowden Infant School has 176 pupils, with a capacity of 180.
Mowden Infant School caters for pupils aged 5 to 7.
The Headteacher at Mowden Infant School is Mrs Lexi Wilkinson.
Mowden Infant School is at Bushel Hill Drive, Darlington, DL3 9QG, in the Darlington local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Mowden Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Mowden Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lexi Wilkinson
Bushel Hill Drive, Darlington, DL3 9QG
01325380820
www.mowden.nalp.org.uk
Location
DL3 9QG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138175
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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