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Erasmus Darwin Academy
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Erasmus Darwin Academy
- Secondary
- Hammerwich WS7 3QW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils at key stage 4 make progress in line with national averages, with significant improvements in mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are friendly, courteous, and well-behaved, creating a calm learning environment.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is strong in most subjects, especially in English, mathematics, and science. Some less effective teaching remains in languages.
Opportunities for Involvement: An overwhelming majority of parents value the school's leadership and pastoral care.
Communication: Parents receive updates through Parent View and appreciate regular communication about their child's safety and happiness.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly satisfied and recommend the school to others.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff are well-trained in safeguarding and handle concerns vigilantly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have clear plans to address areas needing improvement, such as pupil progress in languages.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and effectively dealt with; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School staff prioritize pupil safety with regular training and updates.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities that pupils value.
Career Counselling Services: Students in the sixth form benefit from personalised advice and guidance about their next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students are well-supported, with high retention rates and appropriate course placements.
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Erasmus Darwin Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 1130 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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As an academy, we take seriously the phrase "Excellence for All." However, our motto is not just a catchy slogan that we use on publicity materials; Rather, it is the encapsulation of our vision; We aspire and strive to be a school which is characterised by Excellence for All in all that we do and our motto inspires and motivates us on our journey of continual improvement.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | - | 17 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 98% | 53% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 9.30% | 35.00% | 7.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 26.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 41.8% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 18.48% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 7.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.15 | 2.66 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 82.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 40.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 28.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 5.06% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 45.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 18.51% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 12.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.31 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 86.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 29.51% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.87% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 4 | 26.36% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 42.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 69% | 21.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% 8 | 7.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% 17 | 12.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.19 | 2.67 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 84.54% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 40.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 31.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.52% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.62% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 2 | 25.54% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 2 | 40.56% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 1 | 7.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 9 | 11.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.76 | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 88.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 73.96% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 38.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 31.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.69% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 28.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 44.95% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 21.49% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 10.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 12.6% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 72.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 42.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 36.33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.33% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.98% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 7.2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.78% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.45 | 28.38 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.14 | 29.15 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.30% | 10.18% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 83 | 156 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 56.38% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 8.28% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 24.13% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.33% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.11 | 31.86 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.58 | 31.28 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.7% | 14.4% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 62 | 184 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 55.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.88% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 19.1% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 9.65% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.95 2 | 28.49 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.82 2 | 28.13 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.9% | 9.02% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 65 | 190 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 55.63% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 12.66% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 22.29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.54% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.25 1 | 27.26 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.35 5 | 27.44 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.3% | 10.65% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 33.03% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8.19% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 16.5% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.47% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.95 | 26.45 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.98 | 27.17 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.9% | 8.78% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 7 | 39.07% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.76% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 22.62% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Erasmus Darwin Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1