Darrick Wood School

URN: 136355 • Orpington BR6 8ER

Overview

Name
Darrick Wood School
URN
136355
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
IMPACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
68.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Martin Airey (since 2025) , Head Teacher
Telephone
01689850271
Website
Visit
Address
Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington BR6 8ER

Summary

Darrick Wood School is a mixed secondary academy located in Orpington, Bromley, with a current enrolment of 1,687 students and a capacity of 1,825. The school prides itself on providing an inclusive education grounded in its core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Honesty. The ethos is encapsulated in the motto "Revereor Vitam," which emphasizes a reverence for life and learning.

The curriculum at Darrick Wood School is designed to promote achievement for all students, focusing on five key pillars: Progress, Challenge, Relationships, Engagement, and Ownership. This approach encourages students to take responsibility for their learning while fostering resilience and a passion for knowledge beyond the classroom. The school maintains high expectations for behaviour, contributing to a positive and supportive learning environment.

Darrick Wood School actively engages with the community, hosting events such as open evenings for prospective students and parents, which provide opportunities to meet teachers and explore the school's facilities. The school also offers various extracurricular activities, enhancing the overall educational experience for its students.

Key details

LA
Bromley
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
IMPACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1825
Pupils
1687
Boys
751
Girls
936
FSM %
13.70
Open date
2010-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1687 751 936 1825 13.70
2024-09-11 1697 775 922 1825 12.60
2023-09-11 1713 817 896 1825 10.00
2022-09-11 1713 817 896 1825 10.00
2021-09-11 1725 803 922 1825 8.60
2020-09-11 1698 788 910 1825 6.40

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