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Charles Darwin School
Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, Kent, TN16 3AU, Bromley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.8 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,314
Capacity
1,356
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with GCSE attainment scores placing it in the top 84% nationally. While 51% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 24% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher-level outcomes. Additionally, over half of the pupils progress to university, although only a small percentage gain entry to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 15 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.9 | Bottom 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 51% | Bottom 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 24% | Bottom 8% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 18% | Bottom 15% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | Bottom 15% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 54% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 119 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.7%
White Other4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Black African3.7%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.31544, 0.04535 · TN16 3AU
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Charles Darwin School rated by Ofsted?
Charles Darwin School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 June 2023.
Is Charles Darwin School a good school?
Charles Darwin School scores 22.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Charles Darwin School in GCSEs?
Charles Darwin School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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