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Charles Darwin School

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Charles Darwin School

Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3AU

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Pupils
1,314
Ages
11-18
FSM
23.5%
Attainment 8
38.8
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.8%
Basics 9-5
24.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
18.3%
EBacc APS
3.25
EBacc 9-5
3.8%
EBacc 9-4
7.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.49
A*-A Grades
10.3%
A*-B Grades
34.8%
AAB+ %
2.4%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 121 students entered

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About Charles Darwin School

Charles Darwin School is a secondary school in Westerham, Bromley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.8. The school has around 1,314 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Jail Lane, Westerham, TN16 3AU | More schools in Bromley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Charles Darwin School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2023 — Good
  2. Oct 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Charles Darwin School

What is Charles Darwin School's Ofsted rating?
Charles Darwin School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Charles Darwin School's latest exam results?
Charles Darwin School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Charles Darwin School located?
Charles Darwin School is a secondary school in Westerham, Bromley (TN16 3AU).
How many pupils attend Charles Darwin School?
Charles Darwin School has around 1,314 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Charles Darwin School with other schools?
View Charles Darwin School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bromley.