Open Other Secondary Mixed

Erasmus Darwin Academy

Pool Road, Burntwood, WS7 3QW
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Erasmus Darwin Academy
Burntwood, WS7 3QW
1,128 Pupils
1,084 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
17.80% FSM %
564 Boys
564 Girls
About Erasmus Darwin Academy

Erasmus Darwin Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Burntwood, Staffordshire, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,128 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,084. Current headteacher: Phil Walklate.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Staffordshire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Lichfield
Parliamentary Constituency Lichfield
Ward Hammerwich with Wall
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 PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-07-2011
UKPRN 10034159
URN 136886
Data Last Updated 03-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Neil Faunch Chair of Local Governing Body 05/09/2022 04/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Claire Aldridge Local Governor 08/12/2023 07/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Joanna Buick Local Governor 17/06/2021 16/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Gough Local Governor 01/07/2025 30/06/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Susan Kirkwood Local Governor 28/09/2024 27/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr James Mullins Local Governor 18/01/2023 17/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Brendan O'Reilly Local Governor 05/09/2022 04/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Rogers Local Governor 17/03/2023 16/03/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Corinne Seager Local Governor 17/03/2023 28/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Stephanie Smith Local Governor 17/06/2021 16/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sian Williams Local Governor 17/03/2023 16/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Willington Local Governor 16/11/2022 15/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Chasetown Community School
0.27 km • Burntwood
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St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School
0.73 km • Burntwood
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Ridgeway Primary Academy
0.88 km • Burntwood
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Watling Street Primary School
1.37 km • Walsall
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Springhill Primary Academy
1.46 km • Burntwood
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Brownhills Ormiston Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Erasmus Darwin Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Burntwood, Staffordshire.
Erasmus Darwin Academy has 1,128 pupils, with a capacity of 1,084.
Erasmus Darwin Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Erasmus Darwin Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Erasmus Darwin Academy is Mr Phil Walklate.
Erasmus Darwin Academy is at Pool Road, Burntwood, WS7 3QW, in the Staffordshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Erasmus Darwin Academy: Has a sixth form.
Erasmus Darwin Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Phil Walklate
Pool Road, Burntwood, WS7 3QW
01543685828
www.eda.staffs.sch.uk/
Location
WS7 3QW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136886
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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