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Darrick Wood School

Darrick Wood School, Orpington
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Darrick Wood School

Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, BR6 8ER

A Good-rated secondary school in Orpington.

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Pupils
1,687
Ages
11-18
FSM
13.7%
Attainment 8
51.3
Ofsted
Good
May 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.0%
Basics 9-5
56.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
74.2%
EBacc APS
4.80
EBacc 9-5
27.3%
EBacc 9-4
38.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.50
A*-A Grades
20.1%
A*-B Grades
45.3%
AAB+ %
12.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 193 students entered

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About Darrick Wood School

Darrick Wood School is a secondary school in Orpington, Bromley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.3. The school has around 1,687 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, BR6 8ER | More schools in Bromley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Darrick Wood School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Good
  2. Jan 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Darrick Wood School

What is Darrick Wood School's Ofsted rating?
Darrick Wood School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Darrick Wood School's latest exam results?
Darrick Wood School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Darrick Wood School located?
Darrick Wood School is a secondary school in Orpington, Bromley (BR6 8ER).
How many pupils attend Darrick Wood School?
Darrick Wood School has around 1,687 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Darrick Wood School with other schools?
View Darrick Wood School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bromley.