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Charles Darwin School

State school · Westerham, TN16 3AU
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,314 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,314 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
London Borough of Bromley

Headteacher

Head

Mr Aston Smith

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Oaklands Primary Academy 27 %
Biggin Hill Primary School 20 %
OtherUnkn 14 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Fairchildes Primary School 6 %
Green Street Green Primary School 5 %
Warren Road Primary School 4 %
Tatsfield Primary School 4 %
Rowdown Primary School 4 %
Tudor Academy 4 %
Downe Primary School 3 %
Cudham Church of England Primary School 3 %
Tubbenden Primary School 2 %
Pratts Bottom Primary School 2 %
The Highway Primary School 2 %
Applegarth Academy 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
59%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
59%
LA avg.
73%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
3%
LA avg.
23%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
82
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,314
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Jail Lane
Biggin Hill
Westerham
Kent
TN16 3AU
Get directions

Telephone: 01959 574043

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.cdarwin.com

Local authority: London Borough of Bromley

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School data & information Charles Darwin School Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, Kent, TN16 3AU
1,314 Pupil numbers
20 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
82 Number of teachers
10 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
59%
LA avg.
73%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
42.60
LA avg.
50.50
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.34 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 200 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 87 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 108 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 7
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 199 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 200 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 101 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
3%
LA avg.
23%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
28.59
LA avg.
36.18
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Art and Design (Photography) GCE AS level 23 C
Sociology GCE A level 23 B
Psychology GCE A level 19 B
Physics GCE A level 10 C
Mathematics GCE A level 12 B
History GCE A level 17 B
Film Studies GCE A level 7 B
English Literature GCE A level 15 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 8 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 8 D
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 27 B
Biology GCE A level 10 B
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE A level 7 C
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 17 B
Art and Design GCE A level 11 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Charles Darwin School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
15 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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