The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.5
7.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
14.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
74%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 254 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 148 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,687
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 13.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bromley
- Trust
- IMPACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Dr Martin Airey (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDarrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Darrick Wood Junior 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
Is Darrick Wood School a selective school?
No. Darrick Wood School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Darrick Wood School's Ofsted rating?
Darrick Wood School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Darrick Wood School?
Darrick Wood School currently has 1,687 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Darrick Wood School take?
Darrick Wood School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Darrick Wood School?
Darrick Wood 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 School have a sixth form?
Yes, Darrick Wood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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