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Erasmus Darwin Academy
Pool Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 3QW, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.2 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,128
Capacity
1,084
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.8, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in comparison to 39% of schools nationwide. A commendable 71% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, though the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 16%. Additionally, over half of the students progress to university, with 15% attending top-third institutions, indicating a strong pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 11 September 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 47.8 | Top 39% 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%. | 71% | Top 37% 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%. | 45% | Top 48% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 56% | 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%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 89 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.5%
White Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Black African0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.66830, -1.93614 · WS7 3QW
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN136886
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.eda.staffs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Erasmus Darwin Academy rated by Ofsted?
Erasmus Darwin Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 September 2014.
Is Erasmus Darwin Academy a good school?
Erasmus Darwin Academy scores 56.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% 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 Erasmus Darwin Academy in GCSEs?
Erasmus Darwin Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.8. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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