School is closed for pupils at the end of the day on Tuesday 19th December 2023 and reopens on Thursday 4th January 2024 for pupils.
Our Federation
To be at Mowden
To be encouraged: independence, trust.
To run the mile and seek to persevere.
To shun unfairness: all that is unjust.
To just feel safe and guided, being here.
To make good progress and improve my scores.
To problem solve and analyse and reason.
To concentrate in class and then outdoors
To play in open spaces, fields with trees in.
To learn together, teachers, parents, me.
To help with homework and to hear me read.
To feel within the Mowden family.
To know that I am wanted to succeed.
To exercise and coached to hone my skills.
To go to clubs, discover something new.
To represent my school in teams, the thrill.
To win and lose and be part of the crew.
To do our best. To care and be cared for.
To have our aspirations widened too.
To make good friends that last for ever more.
To be so proud to go to Mowden School.
The Federation of Mowden Schools, consisting of Mowden Infant School and Mowden Junior School, became an academy trust in June 2012. Whilst situated in separate buildings, both the Infant and Junior schools are on the same large site and we consider ourselves one school, with one headteacher, governing body and staff working closely together to achieve the best results for the children.
The school is situated in the west end of Darlington, occupying a large site in the heart of an estate of private housing. We cater for over 500 children from 4 years up to 11 years of age. We are a feeder school to several local secondary schools, with the majority attending the nearby Hummersknott Academy. The majority of our children live within the Mowden estate, although there are children who attend from other parts of town and local villages.
Opening its doors on Friday 18th December 1970 at 2:30pm, the Infant School was the first school to be built on the estate and opened as Mowden County Primary School. The increase in the size of the estate meant that another school was required, resulting in Mowden Junior School being completed in time for 4th September 1972. More recently, extensive renovations and expansion took place, enabling us to have 3 form entry. The additional accommodation fits well with the style of both schools.
We are proud of our site, with school buildings which include spacious halls, ICT suites and large, light classrooms. The outdoor space is fantastic for children to learn and play in, with a large field connecting the two schools and plenty of playground space for the children to run about and use up energy! A wooded area beside the Infant School allows the children to explore and investigate, whilst bespoke ‘trim trail’ play equipment gives the children a chance to climb and be active.
If you would like to visit our Federation, have any queries or require a paper copy of information, please contact the school office to make an appointment.
Our Events
Latest Public Calendar Events
- Kids Fun Klub04Dec2023
7:30 am - 7:30 am @ Junior Hall
KFK to transfer infant pupils to class
- KS1 Fit & Fruity04Dec2023
3:10 pm - 4:15 pm @ Infant school
Collection point infants, Library exit door, 4.15pm
- Kids Fun Klub04Dec2023
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Junior Hall
Collection from Junior main reception
- Lingotot French - Lucy Cass04Dec2023
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Infant Library
Collection from Infant Playground. Children will exit from the door next to the Library.
- Rainbows & Brownies04Dec2023
6:00 pm - 6:00 pm @ Junior Hall
- Ward Surgery04Dec2023
6:30 pm - 6:30 pm @ Junior staff room
- Kids Fun Klub05Dec2023
7:30 am - 7:30 am @ Junior Hall
KFK to transfer infant pupils to class
- Kids Fun Klub05Dec2023
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Junior Hall
Collection from Junior main reception
- Y5 & Y6 Netball - Cancelled05Dec2023
3:20 pm - 4:15 pm @ Playground
Collection from junior reception, 4.15pm
- Kids Fun Klub06Dec2023
7:30 am - 7:30 am @ Junior Hall
KFK to transfer infant pupils to class
- Football - Total Soccer with Iain Lister06Dec2023
3:10 pm - 5:30 pm @ Field or Infant Hall
Collection from field or Year 1 exit door
- Kids Fun Klub06Dec2023
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Junior Hall
Collection from Junior main reception
- Mowden TWG06Dec2023
6:45 pm - 6:45 pm
- Kids Fun Klub07Dec2023
7:30 am - 7:30 am @ Junior Hall
KFK to transfer infant pupils to class
- Dance with Rachel Bleasby (Infants)07Dec2023
3:10 pm - 3:10 pm @ Infant Hall
Collection from Year 1 exit door
- After School Junior Choir07Dec2023
3:20 pm - 4:40 pm @ Junior School - mini hall
Collection from mini hall door - junior car park
- Kids Fun Klub07Dec2023
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Junior Hall
Collection from Junior main reception
- Y3 & Y4 Multi-fitness07Dec2023
3:20 pm - 4:15 pm
Collection from infant playground, 4.15pm
- Dance with Rachel Bleasby ( Juniors )07Dec2023
4:30 pm - 4:30 pm @ Infant Hall
Collection from Year 1 exit door
- Kids Fun Klub08Dec2023
7:30 am - 7:30 am @ Junior Hall
KFK to transfer infant pupils to class
- Kids Fun Klub08Dec2023
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Junior Hall
Collection from Junior main reception
- Scottish Country Dancing - Mrs Bradshaw08Dec2023
3:20 pm - 5:15 pm @ Juniors mini hall
Collection from mini hall fire exit, 5.15pm
- Y5 & Y6 Multi Fitness08Dec2023
3:20 pm - 4:15 pm @ Field, playground or infant hall
Collection from infant playground, 4.15pm
- Kids Fun Klub11Dec2023
7:30 am - 7:30 am @ Junior Hall
KFK to transfer infant pupils to class
- KS1 Fit & Fruity11Dec2023
3:10 pm - 4:15 pm @ Infant school
Collection point infants, Library exit door, 4.15pm
- Kids Fun Klub11Dec2023
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Junior Hall
Collection from Junior main reception
- Lingotot French - Lucy Cass11Dec2023
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Infant Library
Collection from Infant Playground. Children will exit from the door next to the Library.
- Rainbows & Brownies11Dec2023
6:00 pm - 6:00 pm @ Junior Hall
- Kids Fun Klub12Dec2023
7:30 am - 7:30 am @ Junior Hall
KFK to transfer infant pupils to class
- Kids Fun Klub12Dec2023
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Junior Hall
Collection from Junior main reception
- Y5 & Y6 Netball - Cancelled12Dec2023
3:20 pm - 4:15 pm @ Playground
Collection from junior reception, 4.15pm
- Kids Fun Klub13Dec2023
7:30 am - 7:30 am @ Junior Hall
KFK to transfer infant pupils to class
- Drop in session for Parent/Carers13Dec2023
8:45 am - 9:45 am @ Infant school library - meet on infant playground outside ICT suite
Drop in session for parent/carers who have any concerns regarding Special Educational Needs or mental health need.
- Football - Total Soccer with Iain Lister13Dec2023
3:10 pm - 5:30 pm @ Field or Infant Hall
Collection from field or Year 1 exit door
- Kids Fun Klub13Dec2023
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Junior Hall
Collection from Junior main reception
- Kids Fun Klub14Dec2023
7:30 am - 7:30 am @ Junior Hall
KFK to transfer infant pupils to class
- Dance with Rachel Bleasby (Infants)14Dec2023
3:10 pm - 3:10 pm @ Infant Hall
Collection from Year 1 exit door
- After School Junior Choir14Dec2023
3:20 pm - 4:40 pm @ Junior School - mini hall
Collection from mini hall door - junior car park
- Kids Fun Klub14Dec2023
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Junior Hall
Collection from Junior main reception
- Y3 & Y4 Multi-fitness14Dec2023
3:20 pm - 4:15 pm
Collection from infant playground, 4.15pm
- Dance with Rachel Bleasby ( Juniors )14Dec2023
4:30 pm - 4:30 pm @ Infant Hall
Collection from Year 1 exit door
- Kids Fun Klub15Dec2023
7:30 am - 7:30 am @ Junior Hall
KFK to transfer infant pupils to class
- Kids Fun Klub15Dec2023
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Junior Hall
Collection from Junior main reception
- Scottish Country Dancing - Mrs Bradshaw15Dec2023
3:20 pm - 5:15 pm @ Juniors mini hall
Collection from mini hall fire exit, 5.15pm
- Y5 & Y6 Multi Fitness15Dec2023
3:20 pm - 4:15 pm @ Field, playground or infant hall
Collection from infant playground, 4.15pm
- Kids Fun Klub18Dec2023
7:30 am - 7:30 am @ Junior Hall
KFK to transfer infant pupils to class
- KS1 Fit & Fruity18Dec2023
3:10 pm - 4:15 pm @ Infant school
Collection point infants, Library exit door, 4.15pm
- Kids Fun Klub18Dec2023
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Junior Hall
Collection from Junior main reception
- Lingotot French - Lucy Cass18Dec2023
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Infant Library
Collection from Infant Playground. Children will exit from the door next to the Library.
- Rainbows & Brownies18Dec2023
6:00 pm - 6:00 pm @ Junior Hall
- Kids Fun Klub19Dec2023
7:30 am - 7:30 am @ Junior Hall
KFK to transfer infant pupils to class
- School closes at the end of the day19Dec2023
- Kids Fun Klub19Dec2023
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Junior Hall
Collection from Junior main reception
- School Holiday20Dec2023
- School Holiday21Dec2023
- School Holiday22Dec2023
- School Holiday25Dec2023
- School Holiday26Dec2023
- School Holiday27Dec2023
- School Holiday28Dec2023