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Darrick Wood Junior School
Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER, Bromley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.4 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
377
Capacity
384
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where 65% of pupils achieve the expected level. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 12%, the school still ranks in the top 50% nationally for expected achievement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 7-11, though parents may want to consider the school's limited data on higher achievement.
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Last inspected: 4 October 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.4%
Asian Indian9.5%
White Other5.6%
Mixed Other5.0%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Asian Other3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Other2.4%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Black African2.1%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
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51.36528, 0.06426 · BR6 8ER
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What is Darrick Wood Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Darrick Wood Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2012.
Is Darrick Wood Junior School a good school?
Darrick Wood Junior School scores 56.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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