Charles Darwin School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Address | Jail Lane, TN16 3AU |
| School Website | www.cdarwin.com |
| Telephone | 1959574043 |
| URN | 136545 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 525 |
| As first preference | 185 |
| As second preference | 99 |
| As third preference | 78 |
| Total Offers Made | 228 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 169 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 477 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 73 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 171 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 530 |
| As first preference | 212 |
| As second preference | 101 |
| As third preference | 79 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 183 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 506 |
| As first preference | 202 |
| As second preference | 76 |
| As third preference | 73 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 196 |
| second preference offers | 27 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 513 |
| As first preference | 198 |
| As second preference | 109 |
| As third preference | 69 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 504 |
| As first preference | 212 |
| As second preference | 88 |
| As third preference | 78 |
| Total Offers Made | 232 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 205 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 484 |
| As first preference | 217 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 229 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 199 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 494 |
| As first preference | 194 |
| As second preference | 90 |
| As third preference | 76 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 188 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 466 |
| As first preference | 204 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 201 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 432 |
| As first preference | 199 |
| As second preference | 76 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 224 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 192 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 423 |
| As first preference | 191 |
| As second preference | 73 |
| As third preference | 56 |
| Total Offers Made | 227 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 66% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 21% |
| no | 79% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| dont know | 8% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
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