Charles Darwin School
Charles Darwin School is a secondary school in Westerham for ages 11 to 18.
Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.
At a glance
- Type
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,305
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Address
- Jail Lane, Westerham, TN16 3AU
- Phone
- 01959 574043
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
What Ofsted found
Full inspection, June 2023.
- Overall effectiveness: Good
- The quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good
- Sixth-form provision: Good
- Previous inspection grade: Good
- Inspectors found that pupils behave well, are polite and respectful and feel safe in school.
- Inspectors found that teachers are committed to ensuring that all pupils achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Inspectors found that leaders are prioritising pupils at an early stage of learning to read, with checks on reading and targeted support to help them catch up quickly.
- Inspectors found that teachers do not always use assessment well enough, so some pupils have gaps in their knowledge and understanding.
Our summary of Ofsted's report. Read the full reports on Ofsted's website. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 136545. Checked 9 November 2026.
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Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.