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Erasmus Darwin Academy

State school · Burntwood, WS7 3QW
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,128 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,128 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Staffordshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Phil Walklate

Entrance

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

Ridgeway Primary Academy 23 %
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.
Fulfen Primary School 13 %
St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary 9 %
Highfields Primary Academy 7 %
Watling Street Primary School 5 %
Five Ways Primary School 4 %
Holly Grove Primary Academy 4 %
Brownhills West Primary School 3 %
Springhill Primary Academy 3 %
Jerome Primary School 3 %
Norton Canes Primary Academy 2 %
Chase Terrace Primary School 2 %
Gentleshaw Primary Academy 2 %
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School 2 %
Boney Hay Primary Academy 2 %
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Exit

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

School
77%
LA avg.
57%
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

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

School
51.6%
LA avg.
39.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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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.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
27.41
LA avg.
32.73
Eng. avg.
34.45
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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.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
64
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,128
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Pool Road
Burntwood
Staffordshire
WS7 3QW
Get directions

Telephone: 01543 685828

Email: admin@eda.staffs.sch.uk

Website: http://www.eda.staffs.sch.uk

Local authority: Staffordshire County Council

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School data & information Erasmus Darwin Academy Pool Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 3QW
1,128 Pupil numbers
17.8 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
64 Number of teachers
31 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
51.6%
LA avg.
39.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

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
50.30
LA avg.
43.70
Eng. avg.
45.90

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)

0.27 Score Above average
≈ 16% 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
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 181 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 185 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 133 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 8
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 183 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 185 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 3
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6

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

School
9.8%
LA avg.
13.2%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

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
27.41
LA avg.
32.73
Eng. avg.
34.45

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
Sociology GCE A level 8 D
Religious Studies GCE A level 10 B
Psychology GCE A level 25 C
Physics GCE A level 10 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 13 C
Music GCE A level 9 C
Mathematics GCE A level 20 B
History GCE A level 9 B
Geography GCE A level 19 C
English Literature GCE A level 10 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 7 B
Chemistry GCE A level 16 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 16 C
Biology GCE A level 20 C
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 8 C

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

Erasmus Darwin Academy 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.

3.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

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.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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