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Erasmus Darwin Academy

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Erasmus Darwin Academy

Pool Road, Burntwood, WS7 3QW

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Pupils
1,128
Ages
11-18
FSM
17.8%
Attainment 8
47.7
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.4%
Basics 9-5
44.9%

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
15.7%
EBacc APS
4.14
EBacc 9-5
10.3%
EBacc 9-4
13.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.77
A*-A Grades
8.7%
A*-B Grades
33.3%
AAB+ %
10.0%

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 88 students entered

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About Erasmus Darwin Academy

Erasmus Darwin Academy is a secondary school in Burntwood, Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.7. The school has around 1,128 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Pool Road, Burntwood, WS7 3QW | More schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Sept 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Erasmus Darwin Academy

What is Erasmus Darwin Academy's Ofsted rating?
Erasmus Darwin Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are Erasmus Darwin Academy's latest exam results?
Erasmus Darwin Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Erasmus Darwin Academy located?
Erasmus Darwin Academy is a secondary school in Burntwood, Staffordshire (WS7 3QW).
How many pupils attend Erasmus Darwin Academy?
Erasmus Darwin Academy has around 1,128 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Erasmus Darwin Academy with other schools?
View Erasmus Darwin Academy'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 Staffordshire.