School is closed for pupils at the end of the day on Friday 3rd May 2024 and reopens on Tuesday 7th May 2024.
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 Klub17May2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am @ Junior School Hall
KFK transfer children to infant school
- Kids Fun Klub17May2024
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Junior Hall
Collection from Junior main reception
- Scottish Country Dancing - Mrs Bradshaw17May2024
3:20 pm - 5:15 pm @ Juniors mini hall
Collection from mini hall fire exit, 5.15pm
- Y5 & Y6 Multi Fitness17May2024
3:20 pm - 4:15 pm @ Field, playground or infant hall
Collection from infant playground, 4.15pm
- Kids Fun Klub20May2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am @ Junior School Hall
KFK transfer pupils to infants
- KS1 Fit & Fruity20May2024
3:10 pm - 4:15 pm @ Infant school
Collection point infants, Library exit door, 4.15pm
- Kids Fun Klub20May2024
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Junior Hall
Collection from Junior main reception
- Lingotot French - Lucy Cass20May2024
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Infant Library
Collection from Infant Playground. Children will exit from the door next to the Library.
- Rainbows & Brownies20May2024
6:00 pm - 6:00 pm @ Junior Hall
- Kids Fun Klub21May2024
8:00 am - 10:00 am @ Junior School Hall
KFK transfer children to infant school
- Kids Fun Klub21May2024
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Junior Hall
Collection from Junior main reception
- Y5 & Y6 Netball21May2024
3:20 pm - 4:15 pm @ Playground
Collection from junior reception, 4.15pm
- Kids Fun Klub22May2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am
- Football - Total Soccer with Iain Lester22May2024
3:10 pm - 5:30 pm @ Field or Infant Hall
Collection from field or Year 1 exit door
- Kids Fun Klub22May2024
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Junior Hall
Collection from Junior main reception
- Kids Fun Klub23May2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am @ Junior School Hall
KFK transfer children to infant school
- Dance with Rachel Bleasby (Infants)23May2024
3:10 pm - 3:10 pm @ Infant Hall
Collection from Year 1 exit door
- After School Junior Choir23May2024
3:20 pm - 4:40 pm @ Junior School - mini hall
Collection from mini hall door - junior car park
- Kids Fun Klub23May2024
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Junior Hall
Collection from Junior main reception
- Y3 & Y4 Multi-fitness23May2024
3:20 pm - 4:15 pm
Collection from infant playground, 4.15pm
- Dance with Rachel Bleasby ( Juniors )23May2024
4:30 pm - 4:30 pm @ Infant Hall
Collection from Year 1 exit door
- Kids Fun Klub24May2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am @ Junior School Hall
KFK transfer children to infant school
- School closes at the end of the day24May2024
- Kids Fun Klub24May2024
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Junior Hall
Collection from Junior main reception
- Scottish Country Dancing - Mrs Bradshaw24May2024
3:20 pm - 5:15 pm @ Juniors mini hall
Collection from mini hall fire exit, 5.15pm
- Y5 & Y6 Multi Fitness24May2024
3:20 pm - 4:15 pm @ Field, playground or infant hall
Collection from infant playground, 4.15pm
- School Holiday27May2024
- Active Kids Club28May2024
8:30 am - 30 may, 4:00 pm @ Junior School Hall
- School Holiday28May2024
- School Holiday29May2024
- School Holiday30May2024
- School Holiday31May2024
- Kids Fun Klub03Jun2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am @ Junior School Hall
KFK transfer pupils to infants
- School reopens03Jun2024
- KS1 Fit & Fruity03Jun2024
3:10 pm - 4:15 pm @ Infant school
Collection point infants, Library exit door, 4.15pm
- Lingotot French - Lucy Cass03Jun2024
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Infant Library
Collection from Infant Playground. Children will exit from the door next to the Library.
- Rainbows & Brownies03Jun2024
6:00 pm - 6:00 pm @ Junior Hall
- Ward Surgery03Jun2024
6:30 pm - 6:30 pm @ Junior staff room
- Kids Fun Klub04Jun2024
8:00 am - 10:00 am @ Junior School Hall
KFK transfer children to infant school
- Y5 & Y6 Netball04Jun2024
3:20 pm - 4:15 pm @ Playground
Collection from junior reception, 4.15pm
- Kids Fun Klub05Jun2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am
- Football - Total Soccer with Iain Lester05Jun2024
3:10 pm - 5:30 pm @ Field or Infant Hall
Collection from field or Year 1 exit door
- Mowden TWG05Jun2024
6:45 pm - 6:45 pm
- Kids Fun Klub06Jun2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am @ Junior School Hall
KFK transfer children to infant school
- Dance with Rachel Bleasby (Infants)06Jun2024
3:10 pm - 3:10 pm @ Infant Hall
Collection from Year 1 exit door
- After School Junior Choir06Jun2024
3:20 pm - 4:40 pm @ Junior School - mini hall
Collection from mini hall door - junior car park
- Y3 & Y4 Multi-fitness06Jun2024
3:20 pm - 4:15 pm
Collection from infant playground, 4.15pm
- Dance with Rachel Bleasby ( Juniors )06Jun2024
4:30 pm - 4:30 pm @ Infant Hall
Collection from Year 1 exit door
- Kids Fun Klub07Jun2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am @ Junior School Hall
KFK transfer children to infant school
- Scottish Country Dancing - Mrs Bradshaw07Jun2024
3:20 pm - 5:15 pm @ Juniors mini hall
Collection from mini hall fire exit, 5.15pm
- Y5 & Y6 Multi Fitness07Jun2024
3:20 pm - 4:15 pm @ Field, playground or infant hall
Collection from infant playground, 4.15pm
- Kids Fun Klub10Jun2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am @ Junior School Hall
KFK transfer pupils to infants
- KS1 Fit & Fruity10Jun2024
3:10 pm - 4:15 pm @ Infant school
Collection point infants, Library exit door, 4.15pm
- Lingotot French - Lucy Cass10Jun2024
3:20 pm - 3:20 pm @ Infant Library
Collection from Infant Playground. Children will exit from the door next to the Library.
- Rainbows & Brownies10Jun2024
6:00 pm - 6:00 pm @ Junior Hall
- Kids Fun Klub11Jun2024
8:00 am - 10:00 am @ Junior School Hall
KFK transfer children to infant school
- Y5 & Y6 Netball11Jun2024
3:20 pm - 4:15 pm @ Playground
Collection from junior reception, 4.15pm
- Kids Fun Klub12Jun2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am
- Drop in session for Parents/Carers12Jun2024
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.
- Class 19 Assembly12Jun2024
10:20 am - 10:35 am @ Mowden Junior School
Arrive 10.10am for 10.20am start