Charles Darwin School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityBromley
AddressJail Lane, TN16 3AU
URN136545

School Census

Total 1298
Girls/Boys 661/637
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.9%/49.1%
% pupils where English not first language 2.5%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 259
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 15.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
15/06/2023 Good
24/10/2013 Good
Inspection Date 15/06/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 24/10/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 37.90%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 56.40%
Entering EBacc 14.70%
EBacc average point score 3.57
Progress 8 -0.34
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 43%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 66%
Entering EBacc 23%
EBacc average point score 3.93
Progress 8 -0.19
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 42%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 64%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.83
Progress 8 -0.7

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications525
As first preference185
As second preference99
As third preference78
Total Offers Made228
first preference offers169
second preference offers27
third preference offers16
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications477
As first preference182
As second preference94
As third preference73
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers171
second preference offers32
third preference offers13
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications530
As first preference212
As second preference101
As third preference79
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers183
second preference offers28
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications506
As first preference202
As second preference76
As third preference73
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers196
second preference offers27
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications513
As first preference198
As second preference109
As third preference69
Total Offers Made234
first preference offers187
second preference offers26
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications504
As first preference212
As second preference88
As third preference78
Total Offers Made232
first preference offers205
second preference offers13
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications484
As first preference217
As second preference80
As third preference70
Total Offers Made229
first preference offers199
second preference offers17
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications494
As first preference194
As second preference90
As third preference76
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers188
second preference offers28
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications466
As first preference204
As second preference83
As third preference54
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers201
second preference offers25
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications432
As first preference199
As second preference76
As third preference50
Total Offers Made224
first preference offers192
second preference offers18
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications423
As first preference191
As second preference73
As third preference56
Total Offers Made227
first preference offers182
second preference offers24
third preference offers13

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree37%
disagree19%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree44%
disagree11%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree21%
agree47%
disagree22%
strongly disagree7%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree8%
disagree6%
strongly disagree5%
don't know6%
not applicable66%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree17%
agree43%
disagree32%
strongly disagree3%
don't know5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree41%
agree26%
disagree12%
strongly disagree7%
don't know2%
not applicable13%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes21%
no79%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree36%
agree28%
disagree12%
strongly disagree16%
dont know8%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree37%
agree40%
disagree10%
strongly disagree4%
don't know9%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree44%
disagree14%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree33%
agree42%
disagree19%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree34%
agree49%
disagree10%
strongly disagree3%
don't know4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree40%
agree50%
disagree6%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree33%
agree36%
disagree17%
strongly disagree6%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes75%
no25%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin78.2%
any other white background ethnic origin4.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin3.9%
african ethnic origin3.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.4%
white and black african ethnic origin1.5%
caribbean ethnic origin1.3%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
any other black background ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin79.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin3.8%
african ethnic origin3.5%
any other white background ethnic origin3.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.2%
caribbean ethnic origin1.6%
white and black african ethnic origin1.4%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%

Nearby Schools

Biggin Hill Primary School

(0.23 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Old Tye Avenue, , TN16 3LY

Cudham Church of England Primary School

(0.30 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Jail Lane, , TN16 3AX