Darwin School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
8
AGES
8 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Other independent special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted report
(15/11/2022)
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62.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 13.5%
Pupils with SEN support
C/O Cambian Education
33-37 Drakes Lane
Leighton House
Potters Bar
EN6 1BB
08001381418

School Description

Leaders have ensured that the school is a safe and welcoming place for pupils. Staff care deeply about the pupils and take the time to get to know them well. Pupils benefit from trusting relationships with staff who know how to support each pupil to help them thrive. As many of the pupils have experienced disruption to their education, this helps them to settle down to learning. Staff have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and academic achievement. Pupils usually behave well. If issues do occur, staff resolve them quickly, including any incidents of bullying. Leaders ensure that there is a balance of nurture and academic support. Pupils receive individualised teaching that addresses gaps in pupils’ English and mathematics knowledge. Pupils gain qualifications in a wide range of subjects and they leave the school prepared for the next stage of their education. This helps pupils to develop a sense of confidence and self-belief. Leaders have thought carefully about ways to develop pupils’ understanding of life beyond the classroom. Pupils go on regular trips to support learning, for example to local historical sites. Pupils gain from the good use that is made of the local area. For example, pupils go foraging, bird watching and on nature walks.

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This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.