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Erasmus Darwin Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Phil Walklate

corporate_farePRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

location_onBurntwood, WS7 3QW

language Visit Website phone 1543685828

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,141

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Attainment 8

47.8

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Staffordshire

#1,241 of 3,216 nationally

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Erasmus Darwin Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Burntwood, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.4×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Erasmus Darwin Academy is an academy converter in Burntwood, Staffordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 1,128 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8, placing the school #12 in Staffordshire and #1,241 of 3,216 nationally. 44.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 18.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 33.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 8.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.45 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.4× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

44.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)18.0%

Entering EBacc15.70%

EBacc APS4.14

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9.70%

EBacc APS4.22

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS4.15

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS4.31

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc69%

EBacc APS5.19

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.76

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.45

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.1%

Achieving A*–A8.7%

Achieving A*–B33.3%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.59

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate98.10%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate98.30%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

16 May 2023

Inspection Report

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18 January 2018

Inspection Report

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11 September 2014

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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28 November 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-01-18

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-09-11

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-11-11

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.7%(19 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,128 pupils. During this period, there were 26 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,128	26	2.3%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,135	24	2.1%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,124	26	2.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,130	36	3.2%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,134	42	3.7%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,137	37	3.3%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,141	23	2.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,142	23	2.0%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,137	12	1.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,136	16	1.4%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,138	5	0.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,107	8	0.7%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,111	2	0.2%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,112	7	0.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,065	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,065	10	0.9%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,068	9	0.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,038	6	0.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,038	12	1.2%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,041	6	0.6%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,021	12	1.2%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,021	11	1.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,023	6	0.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	978	8	0.8%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	980	9	0.9%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	978	12	1.2%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 59 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 47 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 38 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 19 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree66%

agree29%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree40%

agree46%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree55%

agree12%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

not applicable23%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes18%

no82%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree61%

agree29%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree73%

agree22%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree66%

agree28%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree59%

agree37%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree38%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree39%

disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree54%

agree34%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes94%

no6%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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