Darrick Wood Junior School
URN: 101612 • Orpington BR6 8ER
Overview
- Name
- Darrick Wood Junior School
- URN
- 101612
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Kilgour (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington BR6 8ER
Summary
Darrick Wood Junior School, located in Orpington, Bromley, is a mixed community primary school with a capacity for 384 students. The school is committed to providing an inclusive education based on its core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Honesty. The ethos, encapsulated in the motto "Revereor Vitam," emphasizes a reverence for life and the environment, fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning.
The curriculum at Darrick Wood is designed to promote achievement through a focus on five pillars: Progress, Challenge, Relationships, Engagement, and Ownership. This approach encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, resilience, and a passion for knowledge beyond the classroom. The school prides itself on high expectations for behaviour and dress, contributing to a positive learning environment.
Darrick Wood Junior School also values community involvement, hosting events such as open evenings for prospective students and parents. The school’s setting, surrounded by woodlands, enhances the learning experience, allowing students to connect with nature while fostering a sense of responsibility towards the environment.
The curriculum at Darrick Wood is designed to promote achievement through a focus on five pillars: Progress, Challenge, Relationships, Engagement, and Ownership. This approach encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, resilience, and a passion for knowledge beyond the classroom. The school prides itself on high expectations for behaviour and dress, contributing to a positive learning environment.
Darrick Wood Junior School also values community involvement, hosting events such as open evenings for prospective students and parents. The school’s setting, surrounded by woodlands, enhances the learning experience, allowing students to connect with nature while fostering a sense of responsibility towards the environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Warren Road Primary School (80.9)
- Crofton Infant School (79.3)
- Crofton Junior School (79.0)
- Perry Hall Primary School (75.5)
- St James' Roman Catholic Primary School (74.3)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 384 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 384 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 384 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 384 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 384 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 384 |
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