Darrick Wood School
URN: 101658 • Orpington BR6 8ER
Overview
- Name
- Darrick Wood School
- URN
- 101658
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Barbara Rhymaun (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington BR6 8ER
Summary
Darrick Wood School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Orpington, Bromley, with a capacity of 1,642 students. The school is committed to providing an inclusive education based on its core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Honesty, encapsulated in the motto "Revereor Vitam," which emphasises a reverence for life. The school's Vision for Learning focuses on five pillars: Progress, Challenge, Relationships, Engagement, and Ownership, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future careers.
The curriculum is designed to inspire students and foster a love for learning, encouraging them to take ownership of their educational journey. Darrick Wood School maintains high expectations for student behaviour and appearance, which contributes to a positive learning environment. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts, to support student development beyond the classroom.
Situated near woodlands, the school promotes an appreciation for the environment and local wildlife, reinforcing its ethos of respect for life. Darrick Wood School actively engages with the community and provides opportunities for parents to participate in school events, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
The curriculum is designed to inspire students and foster a love for learning, encouraging them to take ownership of their educational journey. Darrick Wood School maintains high expectations for student behaviour and appearance, which contributes to a positive learning environment. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts, to support student development beyond the classroom.
Situated near woodlands, the school promotes an appreciation for the environment and local wildlife, reinforcing its ethos of respect for life. Darrick Wood School actively engages with the community and provides opportunities for parents to participate in school events, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
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Nearby alternatives
- Newstead Wood School (77.9)
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School (77.1)
- Darrick Wood School (68.6)
- Newstead Wood School for Girls (45.2)
- The Priory School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1642 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1642 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1642 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1642 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1642 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1642 |
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