The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 377
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 14.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- INICIO EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Kilgour (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDarrick Wood School
Secondary · Very close
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Farnborough Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Tubbenden Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Tubbenden Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Tubbenden Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Crofton Infant School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Darrick Wood Junior School?
Darrick Wood Junior School currently has 377 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Darrick Wood Junior School take?
Darrick Wood Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Darrick Wood Junior School?
Darrick Wood Junior School is in Orpington, BR6 8ER, in the Bromley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Darrick Wood Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Darrick Wood Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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