Best 3 Not applicable schools in County Durham – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Marchbank Free School (Not applicable) in Darlington; Villa Real School (Not applicable) in Consett; Endeavour Academy Durham (Not applicable) in Peterlee — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Marchbank Free School, Villa Real School and Endeavour Academy Durham. They are not applicable phase and free schools special, community special school and free schools alternative provision type located around Darlington, County Durham, Consett, County Durham and Peterlee, County Durham. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Marchbank Free School), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Marchbank Free School (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 60–65%, range 55–60%–60–65%; spread across trusts such as The Education Village Academy Trust and Apollo Schools Trust.

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Attribute	Marchbank Free School DL3 9BL	Villa Real School DH8 6BH	Endeavour Academy Durham SR8 2RN
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Free schools special	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Free schools alternative provision
Location	Darlington County Durham DL3 9BL	Consett County Durham DH8 6BH	Peterlee County Durham SR8 2RN
Latest Ofsted	2 3 Mar 2024	2 16 Jul 2020	2 21 Oct 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	50	—	50
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	—	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	The Education Village Academy Trust	County Durham (840)	Apollo Schools Trust
Website	www.educationvillage.org.uk	www.villarealschool.co.uk	www.endeavouracademy.co.uk
Telephone	01325254670	01207503651	01915185595
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Marchbank Free School

DL3 9BL

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools special
Location: Darlington
County Durham
DL3 9BL
Ofsted: 2 3 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Education Village Academy Trust
Website: www.educationvillage.org.uk
Telephone: 01325254670

Villa Real School

DH8 6BH

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Consett
County Durham
DH8 6BH
Ofsted: 2 16 Jul 2020
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: County Durham (840)
Website: www.villarealschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01207503651

Endeavour Academy Durham

SR8 2RN

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools alternative provision
Location: Peterlee
County Durham
SR8 2RN
Ofsted: 2 21 Oct 2018
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Apollo Schools Trust
Website: www.endeavouracademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01915185595

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.