The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 38.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.9
4.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
17.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 201 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 102 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,314
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 23.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- INICIO EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Aston Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, Kent, TN16 3AU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Charles Darwin School a selective school?
No. Charles Darwin School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Charles Darwin School's Ofsted rating?
Charles Darwin School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Charles Darwin School?
Charles Darwin School currently has 1,314 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Charles Darwin School take?
Charles Darwin School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Charles Darwin School?
Charles Darwin School is in Westerham, TN16 3AU, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Charles Darwin School have a sixth form?
Yes, Charles Darwin School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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