Welcome to Charles Darwin School
The ethos of the Sixth Form aims to create ‘successful independent learners’ with a broad curriculum offer to cater for highly academic Oxbridge and Russell Group candidates but also ranging to suit the needs of applicants who may need to boost their L2 learning before moving into L3 assessment. Our results over the past three years have been in the highest percentage of value added achievement in the country for which we have received awards and recognition from ALPS along with praise from UCAS/universities on the quality of personal statements. Overall, we aim to raise aspirations and support pupils to reach their goals. The curriculum offer includes a pastoral curriculum designed to enhance key skills and prepare our students to be both competitive and competent in the world of work, whether that is before or after they attend university.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Secondary, Sixth Form
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,314 Total
No. of Boys
634 (48.2%)
No. of Girls
680 (51.8%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
9.5%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
2.75%
A*/A grades
10.44%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
83%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
5%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
50%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
5%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Go to School WebsiteKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 7, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Aug 26 - Oct 16
Half Term 2
Nov 2 - Dec 18
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 4 - Feb 12
Half Term 2
Feb 22 - Mar 25
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 12 - May 28
Half Term 2
Jun 7 - Jul 23
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 19 - Oct 30
Christmas Break
Dec 19 - Jan 3
Spring Half Term
Feb 15 - Feb 19
Easter Break
Mar 26 - Apr 11
May Half Term
May 31 - Jun 4
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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