Is Darrick Wood Junior School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 13 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 44th of 75 primary schools in Bromley. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Darrick Wood Junior School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 65% of pupils at Darrick Wood Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Darrick Wood Junior School?

Applications for Reception places at Darrick Wood Junior School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Darrick Wood Junior School

Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, BR6 8ER

Local ranking44th of 75 primary schools in Bromley

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

384

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 65.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 12.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 77.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 74.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 75.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 95

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 377
Boys: 203 (54%)
Girls: 171 (46%)
Capacity: 384 (97% full)
SEND: 21.0%
FSM Eligible: 14.1%
EAL: 23.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.3%
SEN Support: 15.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.4
Budget per Pupil: £2,387/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 59.6%
Asian Indian: 9.8%
White Other: 5.7%
Mixed Other: 5.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.1%
Asian Other: 3.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.4%
Asian Chinese: 2.4%

59.6%

White British

9.8%

Asian Indian

5.7%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01689857370

andrew.kilgour@solamat.co.uk

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Lovibonds Avenue

Orpington, London

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Administrative

URN: 142697
UKPRN: 10056153
Establishment No.: 2039
Trust: LUMERO EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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