Darwin School
Details
| Age Range | 8-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Other independent special school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Address | C/O Cambian Education, Leighton House, EN6 1BB |
| School Website | www.cambiangroup.com/cambiangroup.aspx |
| Telephone | 8001381418 |
| URN | 131171 |
School Census
| Total | 8 |
| Girls/Boys | 8/0 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 100.0%/0.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | None |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | None |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 62.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/11/2022 | Good |
| 10/07/2018 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/07/2018 |
| Quality of Education | |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | |
| Personal Development | |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08 July 2025 | Standard inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 15 November 2022 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 10 July 2018 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 01 November 2016 | Additional inspection | View |
| 23 February 2016 | Standard inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 21 November 2012 | Standard inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 18 October 2010 | Monitoring inspection | View |
| 29 September 2009 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | SUPP |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | SUPP |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | NP |
Ethnicity
Nearby Schools
Chase House School
(0.04 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 7-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: C/O Cambian Education, 3 Darkes lane, EN6 1AG
Oakwood School
(0.04 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: c/o Cambian Education, 3 Darkes Lane, EN6 1AG
Cranborne Primary School
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Laurel Fields, , EN6 2BA
Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Watkins Rise, , EN6 1QB
Mount Grace School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Church Road, , EN6 1EZ
Pope Paul Catholic Primary School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Baker Street, , EN6 2ES