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Darrick Wood School

Secondary • Academy converter • Open

Contact

Lovibonds Avenue
Orpington, Kent BR6 8ER

School Profile

Gender
Mixed
Religious character
None
Religious ethos
Does not apply
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Capacity
1825
Pupils
1687 (Boys: 751, Girls: 936)
Free School Meals
13.7%
Capacity utilisation
92% (1,687 / 1,825)
Establishment type
Academy converter
Type group
Academies
Trust
n/a
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
Dec 2010
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
136355
LAESTAB
3055418
UKPRN
10032231
Establishment No.
5418
Ofsted phase
Secondary

Ofsted

Good (Grade 2) published 2 Jul 2024
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Early years
9
Sixth form
Good

At a glance

Total pupils
1,697
Age range
11–18
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious character
None
Faith
Non-faith
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Good
    2 Jul 2024
    Type: S5 Inspection
    Quality: Good
    Behaviour: Good
    Personal dev: Good
    Leadership: Good
    Early years: 9
    Sixth form: Good

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective (2 Jul 2024)