Charles Darwin School Catchment Area
Charles Darwin School is a academy converter secondary school in Westerham, Bromley , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1314 pupils, and a capacity of 1356 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,314
Pupils
1,356
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Charles Darwin School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Charles Darwin School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bromley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bromley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bromley catchment area documents →Charles Darwin School — School Information
- Full address
- Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3AU
- Local authority
- Bromley
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 23.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136545
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Frequently Asked Questions — Charles Darwin School
Is Charles Darwin School oversubscribed? ▾
Charles Darwin School is operating close to its capacity of 1356 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Charles Darwin School? ▾
Admission to Charles Darwin School is managed by Bromley. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Charles Darwin School cover? ▾
Charles Darwin School is a secondary school in Westerham, Bromley, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Charles Darwin School? ▾
Charles Darwin School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.