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Darrick Wood School

Bromley, BR6 8ERSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
Progress 8
0.00
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
265 1st-choice / 237 places
Ranking
#1,508
of 3,141 nationally

About Darrick Wood School

Darrick Wood School sits within Bromley, a London borough with 21 state secondary schools, six of which are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The school itself ranks 13th in the local authority when measured by Progress 8, placing it just outside the top half. Its most immediate Outstanding neighbour is Newstead Wood School, less than a kilometre away, while the top-performing peers in the area include St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School, Newstead Wood School, and Harris Girls Academy Bromley. Darrick Wood is a mixed, non-denominational secondary with a sixth form, and it is significantly oversubscribed: for 237 places in 2025/26, it received 1,006 applications, with 265 first-preference applications and 187 offers made to first-preference families. That oversubscription ratio of 4.24 to one suggests strong local demand, even in a competitive borough.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressLovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Bromley, BR6 8ER
HeadteacherMartin Airey
Local AuthorityBromley
Number of Pupils1,687
Free School Meals (FSM)13.7%
School Capacity1,687 / 1,825 (92% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Science LabsSports HallLibraryDining HallTheatreSwimming PoolGymnasiumMusic RoomsSixth Form CentreICT SuiteAstro TurfPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

BasketballGymnasticsRowingCricketTennisRugbyNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningDramaCodingModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Darrick Wood School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.