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Erasmus Darwin Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
AddressPool Road, WS7 3QW
School Websitewww.eda.staffs.sch.uk/
Telephone1543685828
URN136886

School Census

Total 1141
Girls/Boys 550/591
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.2%/51.8%
% pupils where English not first language 1.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 127
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 9.7%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/09/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
11/09/2014 Good
11/11/2009 Good
Inspection Date 11/09/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 11/11/2009
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
16 May 2023School inspectionView
18 January 2018Short inspectionView
11 September 2014Full inspection: GoodView
15 January 2013Interim assessmentView
14 February 2012Academy conversion letterView
28 November 2011Curriculum and development visitView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 51.60%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 74.20%
Entering EBacc 9.70%
EBacc average point score 4.22
Progress 8 0.27
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 68%
Entering EBacc 14%
EBacc average point score 4.15
Progress 8 0.08
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 63%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 81%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.31
Progress 8 0.35

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.44%
Total Applications511
As first preference260
As second preference175
As third preference58
Total Offers Made181
first preference offers180
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.37%
Total Applications493
As first preference240
As second preference199
As third preference51
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers175
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications472
As first preference217
As second preference183
As third preference65
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers176
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.57%
Total Applications504
As first preference283
As second preference159
As third preference50
Total Offers Made182
first preference offers180
second preference offers0
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.42%
Total Applications454
As first preference252
As second preference160
As third preference36
Total Offers Made181
first preference offers178
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.49%
Total Applications514
As first preference269
As second preference197
As third preference45
Total Offers Made182
first preference offers181
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications477
As first preference208
As second preference210
As third preference51
Total Offers Made184
first preference offers177
second preference offers4
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications439
As first preference215
As second preference176
As third preference46
Total Offers Made185
first preference offers176
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications364
As first preference182
As second preference146
As third preference35
Total Offers Made181
first preference offers174
second preference offers7
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications373
As first preference192
As second preference144
As third preference32
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers178
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications322
As first preference159
As second preference138
As third preference22
Total Offers Made162
first preference offers159
second preference offers3
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
62%
agree
33%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
74%
agree
22%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
66%
agree
29%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
13%
agree
6%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
7%
not applicable
68%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
40%
agree
46%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
55%
agree
12%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
1%
not applicable
23%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
18%
no
82%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
61%
agree
29%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
4%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
73%
agree
22%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
1%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
66%
agree
28%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
59%
agree
37%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
56%
agree
38%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
59%
agree
39%
disagree
1%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
54%
agree
34%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
94%
no
6%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
91.9%
any other white background ethnic origin
1.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.5%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
0.8%
indian ethnic origin
0.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin
0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
94.3%
any other white background ethnic origin
1.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.3%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.7%

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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