Erasmus Darwin Academy

About Erasmus Darwin Academy

Erasmus Darwin Academy is an academy converter in Burntwood, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,128 pupils on roll. It is part of PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.9 (2025/26). 17.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Staffordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,128 / 1,084 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Pool Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 3QW

Phone

01543685828

Principal

Phil Walklate

Website

http://www.eda.staffs.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Erasmus Darwin Academy?

Erasmus Darwin Academy is an academy converter in Burntwood, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Erasmus Darwin Academy have?

Erasmus Darwin Academy has 1,128 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Erasmus Darwin Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Erasmus Darwin Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.9 in 2025/26.

Is Erasmus Darwin Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Erasmus Darwin Academy is part of PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Erasmus Darwin Academy?

Erasmus Darwin Academy is located at Pool Road, Burntwood, Staffordshire, WS7 3QW.