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Charles Darwin School

Jail Lane, Westerham, TN16 3AU
Part of: CHARLES DARWIN ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Charles Darwin School
Westerham, TN16 3AU
1,314 Pupils
1,356 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
23.50% FSM %
634 Boys
680 Girls
About Charles Darwin School

Charles Darwin School is a Secondary Academies serving Westerham and the surrounding area in Bromley. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the London region.

It has 1,314 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,356. Current headteacher: Aston Smith.

Information on Charles Darwin School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Bromley
Region London
Administrative District Bromley
Parliamentary Constituency Orpington
Ward Darwin
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor INICIO EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Opened 01-04-2011
UKPRN 10033286
URN 136545
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs HELEN HARTLEY Chair of Local Governing Body 01/12/2023 30/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs JULIE HODGKINSON Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/07/1992 — N/A
Mrs REBECCA ADLER Local Governor 01/07/2025 30/06/2029 Elected by parents
Lord LYULPH AVEBURY Local Governor 01/01/2024 31/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor MICHAEL BOTTING Local Governor 01/01/2026 31/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss GEMMA CURRIE Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr DAVID DILLING Local Governor 01/04/2024 31/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs KAREN DWYER-BURCHILL Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs GEORGINA QUINN-ADDISON Local Governor 08/02/2025 07/02/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr MERVIN SHARP Local Governor 01/04/2024 31/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr ASTON SMITH Local Governor 01/01/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Biggin Hill Primary School
0.37 km • Westerham
Other
Cudham Church of England Primary School
0.66 km • Westerham
Other
Oaklands Primary Academy
1.42 km • Westerham
Other
Downe Primary School
2.54 km • Orpington
Other
Tatsfield Primary School
2.98 km • Tatsfield
Other
Meridian High School
3.83 km • Croydon
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Charles Darwin School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Westerham, Bromley.
Charles Darwin School has 1,314 pupils, with a capacity of 1,356.
Charles Darwin School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Charles Darwin School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Charles Darwin School is Mr Aston Smith.
Charles Darwin School is at Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3AU, in the Bromley local authority, London.
Sixth form at Charles Darwin School: Has a sixth form.
Charles Darwin School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Aston Smith
Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3AU
01959574043
www.cdarwin.com
Location
TN16 3AU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136545
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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