Charles Darwin School
Charles Darwin School is a secondary located in Bromley, TN16 3AU. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,314 pupils on roll.
Charles Darwin School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Rural village
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Bromley
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1356
Number of Pupils: 1314
Number of Boys: 638
Number of Girls: 676
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 23.0
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-15
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-09-06
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Smith
Phone: 01959574043
Website: http://www.cdarwin.com
Location: Jail Lane, Biggin Hill
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Charles Darwin School
What is the Ofsted rating of Charles Darwin School?
Charles Darwin School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Charles Darwin School admit?
Charles Darwin School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Charles Darwin School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Charles Darwin School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Charles Darwin School?
Charles Darwin School is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Charles Darwin School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Charles Darwin School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Charles Darwin School?
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