Charles Darwin School

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Welcome from the Headteacher Sunil Chotai
School days are absolutely crucial in a young person’s life. Success achieved in school often forms the bedrock on which our future achievements are constructed upon – a time when attitudes are formed, interests are awakened, and characters are forged. I know that choosing a Secondary School for your son or daughter is a time of anxiety, concern and great excitement. As a parent you obviously want the very best for your children and you will be looking for a school where they will experience success, be happy and fulfilled. Charles Darwin is a school where students thrive both academically and socially. We believe in making the most of every ability and talent, we do this by offering a broad and balanced curriculum with a strong emphasis on the vital, core subjects of English, Maths, Science and the Humanities.
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Welcome from the Head and Deputy Head Prefects
We are the Head and Deputy Head Prefects. Charles Darwin school is a very supportive, welcoming and driven school. It is a very inclusive environment, where students improve both academically and as an individual in building character with the help of staff. Being from all different backgrounds and abilities, Charles Darwin School has helped us all to strive and achieve the best, setting us up for the best future possible with top competitive grades and experiences. The school has given us such great experiences which will never be forgotten and have shaped us into the young adults we are today; equipping us with the necessary tools to aspire, endeavour and achieve.
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Year 11
Chloe
During my time at Charles Darwin I have felt challenged and motivated to try my best and achieve my potential. I have received an endless amount of help from the school from settling into Year 7 to building my confidence during Year 9 and 10. I aim to continue into sixth form to study Art, Maths and Physics A' level. After my A' levels I would like to do a degree in Architecture.
Year 9
Ruby
My favourite subjects are Science and Art. The lessons at Charles Darwin School are very good and the teachers are really helpful and want to help you to learn and succeed. The support I have been given by the school is amazing and really helpful. I have taken part in extra curricular netball and really enjoyed it. When I leave school I want to be a lawyer and I believe that this school will help me with this.
Year 11
Harry
I have had an extremely positive experience at Charles Darwin School. I started in Year 7 as a lower performing student to now being in the top sets for all my subjects. I enjoy all aspects of school life, and I am a prefect and an active member of the Student Voice. I look forward to studying Biology, Chemistry and Maths in sixth form, and with the help of the talented teachers at Charles Darwin school go on to do a degree in medicine.
Year 9
Tristan
Since I joined Charles Darwin School I have been given lots of opportunities which have allowed me to become successful both academically and in sports. This is thanks to the teachers at the school and the support that they have given me. I have been a member of several sports teams and have taken part in the Elite Athletic Scheme. I have received an Excellence Award for P.E and have had 100% attendance. In the future I would like to be a stock broker.
Year 11
Karisa
“If you don’t challenge yourself you’ll never realise what you can become”. Being a student at Charles Darwin has made me realise this. From starting out as a young anxious Year 7 I have become a confident teenager over the years. This has helped me to achieve Platinum effort and 100% attendance since Year 7. My future aspirations are to continue with my passions of English, History and Maths through to A’ level and to then study law at University.