Darwin School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 8-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | C/O Cambian Education 33-37 Darkes Lane Leighton House Potters Bar Hertfordshire EN6 1BB |
| Phone | 01743891264 |
| Reference Number | 131171 |
Darwin School has made significant progress since its last inspection, meeting all the independent school standards that were evaluated during this progress monitoring inspection. The school has shown improvement in governance, ensuring oversight and accountability while implementing effective action plans. The leadership team exhibits a clear understanding of the requirements to maintain compliance, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing educational outcomes for students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 5 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 03 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2026 | Additional inspection |
| 08 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2016 | Additional inspection |
| 23 Feb 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2010 | Monitoring inspection |
| 29 Sep 2009 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Improved governance procedures and oversight
- Effective action plan implementation
- Accurate admissions register now in place
- Access to suitable shower facilities for PE
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The Mews
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