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Darrick Wood School
Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER, Bromley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.0 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,687
Capacity
1,825
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.5, placing it in the top 24% nationally. A commendable 79% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 65% progress to university, although only 19% reach top-third institutions. The school also boasts a strong EBacc entry rate of 74%, indicating a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.5 | Top 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 79% | Top 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 57% | Top 23% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 74% | Top 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 39% | Top 22% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 181 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.3%
White Other6.0%
Black African4.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Indian2.7%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.36528, 0.06426 · BR6 8ER
School details
Local authorityBromley
RegionLondon
URN136355
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Darrick Wood School rated by Ofsted?
Darrick Wood School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is Darrick Wood School a good school?
Darrick Wood School scores 68.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Darrick Wood School in GCSEs?
Darrick Wood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.5. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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