Darrick Wood Junior School
URN: 142697 • Orpington BR6 8ER
Overview
- Name
- Darrick Wood Junior School
- URN
- 142697
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INICIO EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Kilgour (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01689857370
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington BR6 8ER
Summary
Darrick Wood Junior School, located in Orpington, Bromley, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrollment of 377 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 384. The school became an academy in April 2016 and is part of the South Orpington Learning Alliance Multi-Academy Trust (SOLA), which aims to enhance educational outcomes across its member schools.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every pupil feels valued. The dedicated staff focus on the well-being, happiness, and growth of the children, promoting high standards and excellent learning behaviour. The ethos of the school encourages pupils to aspire to their fullest potential, with a curriculum designed to cater to diverse learning needs.
Darrick Wood Junior School emphasizes community involvement and collaboration among pupils, parents, and staff. The school’s mission aligns with SOLA's vision of improving educational experiences, making it a nurturing place for children to thrive academically and socially. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.dwjs.co.uk.
The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every pupil feels valued. The dedicated staff focus on the well-being, happiness, and growth of the children, promoting high standards and excellent learning behaviour. The ethos of the school encourages pupils to aspire to their fullest potential, with a curriculum designed to cater to diverse learning needs.
Darrick Wood Junior School emphasizes community involvement and collaboration among pupils, parents, and staff. The school’s mission aligns with SOLA's vision of improving educational experiences, making it a nurturing place for children to thrive academically and socially. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.dwjs.co.uk.
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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)
Key details
- LA
- Bromley
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INICIO EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Capacity
- 384
- Pupils
- 377
- Boys
- 199
- Girls
- 178
- FSM %
- 14.10
- Open date
- 2016-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 377 | 199 | 178 | 384 | 14.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 378 | 185 | 193 | 384 | 10.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 377 | 181 | 196 | 384 | 8.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 377 | 181 | 196 | 384 | 8.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 384 | 199 | 185 | 384 | 7.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 383 | 193 | 190 | 384 | 7.30 |
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