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Charles Darwin School

Secondary • Academy converter • Open

Contact

Jail Lane
Biggin Hill
Westerham, Kent TN16 3AU

School Profile

Gender
Mixed
Religious character
None
Religious ethos
Does not apply
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Capacity
1356
Pupils
1314 (Boys: 634, Girls: 680)
Free School Meals
23.5%
Capacity utilisation
97% (1,314 / 1,356)
Establishment type
Academy converter
Type group
Academies
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
Apr 2011
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
136545
LAESTAB
3055409
UKPRN
10033286
Establishment No.
5409
Ofsted phase
Secondary

Ofsted

Good (Grade 2) published 6 Sep 2023
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Early years
9
Sixth form
Good

At a glance

Total pupils
1,314
Age range
11–18
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious character
None
Faith
Non-faith
Trust (MAT)
INICIO EDUCATIONAL TRUST
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Good
    6 Sep 2023
    Type: S5 Inspection
    Quality: Good
    Behaviour: Good
    Personal dev: Good
    Leadership: Good
    Early years: 9
    Sixth form: Good

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective (6 Sep 2023)