“At Erasmus Darwin Academy, we are committed to maintaining a culture and ethos which is conducive to our pursuit of Excellence for All in all that we do. This means ensuring that all members of our school community – and all visitors – experience an environment which is:
– friendly and caring
-calm, orderly and safe
-aspirational yet collaborative”
Mark Maydew, Principal of EDA (Extract from Academy Development & Improvement Plan)
“The Principal, all leaders and all staff show a genuine desire for pupils to be safe and happy while
they achieve to the very best of their abilities.”
“The quality of care in the school and the school’s ethos of ‘excellence for all’ stand out.”
“Erasmus Darwin Academy is a strong community and relationships are exemplary”
Ofsted
“This feels like a school which breeds success”
Parent of prospective new student during an Open Morning, October 2018
My visit to Erasmus Darwin Academy was very, very positive on so many levels. The culture of willingness to engage in honest self-evaluation that exists at all levels is hugely encouraging. There is a real sense of community, resilience and collective endeavour which provides a high degree of confidence and reassurance in relation to future outcomes and ongoing success.
Mike Ion, Academy Improvement Partner
“Morale is high. All staff and students who spoke to inspectors said that they are proud to work at
the school.”
“Pupils are friendly, courteous and well behaved.”
“The school is a calm learning environment.”
“All parents said that their child is happy and safe at school.”
Ofsted
“The teachers are all so kind and friendly”
“I’ve settled in really well. The best thing about the school is that he older students really look out for you and you know that someone will always help”
“The best thing about Erasmus Darwin Academy is everything. I love being here”
“I have made so many new friends already. Everyone is so nice”
New Year 7 students, September 2018 (As featured in our Open Evening presentation)
“I feel truly privileged to have my daughter attend such a positive, caring, happy and successful school. Thank you so much and keep up the great work.”
Parent of a new Year 7 student, October 2018