Erasmus Darwin Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Pool Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 3QW |
| Phone | 01543685828 |
| Reference Number | 136886 |
Erasmus Darwin Academy continues to perform well, maintaining its good status during this inspection. Pupils exhibit a high level of happiness and achievement, largely due to an ambitious curriculum designed by leaders and teachers. The school emphasizes respect and high expectations, resulting in a harmonious environment where students can focus effectively on their learning. There is a strong commitment to personal development and a range of extracurricular activities enriches students' experiences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1128 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 93 | 96 | 189 |
| 8 | 90 | 95 | 185 |
| 9 | 100 | 86 | 186 |
| 10 | 102 | 91 | 193 |
| 11 | 89 | 96 | 185 |
| 12 | 48 | 56 | 104 |
| 13 | 42 | 44 | 86 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.5% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 May 2023 | School inspection |
| 18 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 11 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 28 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Chasetown Specialist Sports College | |
| 11 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
| 25 Feb 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Ambitious curriculum effectively designed and delivered.
- Strong relationships foster a positive school environment.
- High expectations lead to respectful conduct among pupils.
- Comprehensive support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Robust personal development program prepares pupils for life.
- Well-planned careers program enhances pupils' opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional unclear explanations from teachers hinder learning.
- Systems for supporting weaker readers are not yet fully implemented.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 63.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.77 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.58 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 10% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 176 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 46 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 70 | 18 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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