The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.44
Band 4Source: 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
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 185 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,128
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Phil Walklate (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Pool Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 3QW
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Erasmus Darwin Academy a selective school?
No. Erasmus Darwin Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Erasmus Darwin Academy's Ofsted rating?
Erasmus Darwin Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Erasmus Darwin Academy?
Erasmus Darwin Academy currently has 1,128 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Erasmus Darwin Academy take?
Erasmus Darwin Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Erasmus Darwin Academy?
Erasmus Darwin Academy is in Burntwood, WS7 3QW, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Erasmus Darwin Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Erasmus Darwin Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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