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Charles Darwin School
- 4.3 (3 reviews)
- Secondary
- Bromley TN16 3AU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Teachers use their subject knowledge well, adapting and delivering activities that aid all pupils’ learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and respectful. The school is calm and orderly.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers adapt their questioning carefully in order to deepen pupils’ understanding.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders provide opportunities for pupils to take up leadership responsibilities, such as representing their peers on the student council.
Communication: Leaders are diligent in following up and dealing with safeguarding concerns promptly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have taken decisive action to make sustainable improvements.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Where occasional bullying occurs, this is swiftly dealt with by leaders.
Extracurricular Offerings: A high proportion of pupils take arts subjects at GCSE and A level, particularly music. The school orchestra is accomplished.
Outdoor Facilities: The curriculum is enhanced by local trips to Orpington Literacy Festival and overseas trips, including to Poland.
Career Counselling Services: Appropriate advice and guidance are provided to pupils. The school has partnered with local organizations such as Biggin Hill Airport and some universities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers have received training, support and advice which helps them to identify the needs of pupils with SEND more accurately.
Subjects Offered: Students in the sixth form can select from a wide range of courses and achieve well.
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Charles Darwin School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 1314 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
91.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I am aware that selecting a secondary school for your child or children is a period filled with worry, enthusiasm, and anxiety.
As a parent, you undoubtedly want the best for your kids, so you'll search for schools that will help them achieve success, happiness, and fulfilment.
Students flourish intellectually and socially at Charles Darwin School.
We place a heavy emphasis on the essential core areas of English, math, science, and the humanities in our broad and balanced curriculum because we believe in maximising each student's potential.
Our emphasis is on achievement, and all students are urged to give their utmost and realise their unique potential.
Success in the job, involvement in extracurricular activities, and making constructive contributions to community initiatives are just a few of the many learning components that Charles Darwin School places a high importance on.
Our well-trained, highly talented, and dedicated team strives to secure a successful future for all children for all pupils based on a foundation of good examination performance and high levels of social responsibility by working in conjunction with parents.
Our kids express their enjoyment of attending school as a place where they are challenged by the curriculum, where the faculty and fellow students encourage them, and where success is a natural part of life.
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As a parent, you undoubtedly want the best for your kids, so you'll search for schools that will help them achieve success, happiness, and fulfilment.
Students flourish intellectually and socially at Charles Darwin School.
We place a heavy emphasis on the essential core areas of English, math, science, and the humanities in our broad and balanced curriculum because we believe in maximising each student's potential.
Our emphasis is on achievement, and all students are urged to give their utmost and realise their unique potential.
Success in the job, involvement in extracurricular activities, and making constructive contributions to community initiatives are just a few of the many learning components that Charles Darwin School places a high importance on.
Our well-trained, highly talented, and dedicated team strives to secure a successful future for all children for all pupils based on a foundation of good examination performance and high levels of social responsibility by working in conjunction with parents.
Our kids express their enjoyment of attending school as a place where they are challenged by the curriculum, where the faculty and fellow students encourage them, and where success is a natural part of life.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | 15.1 | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 43% | 48% | 55% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 4.00% | - | 8.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 37.48% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 51.09% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 40.61% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 19.97% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 27.03% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.94 | 3.45 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 93.9% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 167 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 89.45% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 18.85% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 58.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.2% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.45% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.85% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.35% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.7 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 39.67% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 51.45% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 39.27% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 22.82% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 29.48% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.83 | 3.46 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 94.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 211 | 170 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 92.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 21.85% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 59.45% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 1.3% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.45% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.9% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.75% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 5 | 30.76% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 2 | 42.74% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 29.32% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 4 | 15.53% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 4 | 20.71% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.98 | 2.88 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 93.85% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 167 | 156 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 89.3% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 18.45% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 59.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 1.3% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.05% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 1 | 30.66% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 2 | 42.89% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 28.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 11 | 15.6% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 1 | 21% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.84 | 2.89 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 90.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 206 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 80.63% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 19% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 62.37% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.63% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 33.09% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 47.81% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 34.34% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 20.81% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 23.19% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 89.39% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 170 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 64.94% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 18.78% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 62.78% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 1.33% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.22% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.56% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.94% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.59 | 31.77 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.73 | 32.77 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.00% | 19.32% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 112 | 221 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 61.65% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.94% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 20.35% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 8.94% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.78 | 33.75 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.69 | 33.29 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.1% | 17.65% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 101 | 272 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 61% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4.88% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 17.06% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 11.12% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.00 5 | 29.13 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.07 4 | 28.68 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.0% | 12.23% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 119 | 248 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 56.69% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6.38% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 23.31% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.94% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.34 3 | 31.1 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.32 4 | 30.17 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.1% | 14.82% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 25 | 36.13% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 5.47% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 18.93% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.79 | 29.86 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.13 | 29.25 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.2% | 14.14% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 24 | 36.27% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 6.8% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 20.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 5.2% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Charles Darwin School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1