Admissions

At Mowden Infant and Junior Schools, we are very proud to be a popular and valued part of both our local community and the wider town of Darlington. We warmly welcome you to visit Mowden for a tour with a member of our staff. Please call us on 01325 380820 to arrange a time that is convenient for you.

All of our admissions are co-ordinated by the School Admissions Team at Darlington Borough Council. Details of the application process and the application dates can be found at http://www.darlington.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-years/admissions/starting-primary-education/ If you have any further queries, please contact the School Admissions Team on 01325 405907/405909 or email school.admissions@darlington.gov.uk

Current pupil admission numbers are 60 per cohort.

To view our Admissions Policy, please click the link below:

Admissions Policy 2025-2026

Admissions Policy 2026-2027

Admissions Policy 2027-2028

Reception Admissions

We understand how important it is for families to feel supported when making key decisions about choosing a school for their children. During the autumn term, we offer a range of events, including Open Evenings, Personalised Tours, and Application Workshops, that give families the opportunity to explore our wonderful school, meet our inspirational staff, and discover first‑hand what makes Mowden so special. Follow us on social media and keep an eye on our website for dates and further information.

In Year Transfer

If you are interested in your child transferring to our school, please get in touch to enquire about place availability and to arrange an appointment for a visit. To find out more about the process, please visit:
http://www.darlington.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-years/admissions/transfer-of-pupils-between-schools/

Admission Appeals

If we are unable to offer a place at our schools, parents/carers have the right to appeal to an Independent Appeals Panel. For further details about the appeals process and timelines please click on the following link: https://www.darlington.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-years/admissions/appeals/

Deferral Process and Admission Outside of Age Group

Should you wish to enquire about the deferral of a school place or admission outside the usual age group, please contact the Schools Admissions Manager at Darlington Borough Council using the contact details provided above. They will then liaise with Mrs Wilkinson, Headteacher, to request her views.

Privacy Policy

We regard your privacy as important and any personal information you give to us will be used in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulations.

We do not store personal information about individuals who visit this site except where they provide contact information via our contact us page and contact forms available on various pages throughout the website.

Any information you provide will only be used for the reasons specified and it will not be shared with any third party without your consent, unless required by law.

Your contact details are kept securely and are only accessed by authorised members of staff as part of the provision of school services. If you do not wish us to keep this contact information please tell us.

This website uses Google Analytics which provides statistical data about the usage of the site. This information is not used to identify individuals, but is collected to provide us with an understanding of the areas of interest on our site and how our site is being used.

If you are connected to the internet you will have an IP Address. This may take the form of a figure, such as 333.333.22.1. The address will be automatically collected and logged as part of the connection of your computer to our web server and may be used to determine the total number of visits to each part of the site. This data is not collected and used for other purposes.

This website contains links to other websites. The School is not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites or organisations and recommends you consult the privacy information on those sites.

This policy will be reviewed and updated versions will be posted on the website.

If you have any questions about the use of your personal information, the Information Commissioner is the independent regulator for both Data Protection and Freedom of Information.