Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lovibonds Avenue Orpington Kent BR6 8ER |
| Reference Number | 137032 |
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School has achieved an outstanding overall effectiveness rating in its first inspection since conversion to an academy. The school is characterized by its nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils thrive. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, enabling all students, including those with special educational needs, to perform exceptionally well. Strong emphasis on personal development and a range of responsible roles for pupils commendably prepare them for future educational stages.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 306 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.98%
Girls: 49.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 42 | 85 |
| 2 | 45 | 41 | 86 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 57.2% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| Indian | 7.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.6% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| African | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 2.3% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 05 Dec 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 12 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Darrick Wood Infant School | |
| 12 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
| 10 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education and leadership.
- Nurturing and inclusive environment for all pupils.
- High expectations for behaviour and personal development.
- Strong focus on teaching reading across various subjects.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 55 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 67 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Darrick Wood Junior School
Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER |
0 miles |
|
Farnborough Primary School
Farnborough Hill, Farnborough, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7EQ |
0.63 miles |
|
Tubbenden Primary School
Sandy Bury, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SD |
0.65 miles |
|
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
Mitchell Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9JT |
1.18 miles |
|
Warren Road Primary School
Warren Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6JF |
1.22 miles |
|
Crofton Infant School
Towncourt Lane, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EL |
1.3 miles |
|
Crofton Junior School
Towncourt Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1EL |
1.3 miles |
|
Trinity Church of England Primary School
Princes Plain, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8LD |
1.36 miles |
|
Keston Church of England Primary School
Lakes Road, Keston, Kent, BR2 6BN |
1.41 miles |
|
Green Street Green Primary School
Vine Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 6DT |
1.48 miles |
|
Southborough Primary School
Southborough Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8AA |
1.65 miles |
|
St James' Roman Catholic Primary School
Maybury Close, Petts Wood, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1BL |
1.67 miles |
|
Perry Hall Primary School
Perry Hall Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0EF |
1.83 miles |
|
Downe Primary School
High Elms Road, Downe, High Elms Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7JN |
1.97 miles |
|
Hayes Primary School
George Lane, Hayes, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7LQ |
1.99 miles |
|
The Highway Primary School
The Highway, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9DJ |
2.05 miles |
|
Wickham Common Primary School
Gates Green Road, Coney Hall, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 9DG |
2.28 miles |
|
Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Dyke Drive, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LZ |
2.35 miles |
|
Orion Blenheim
Blenheim Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BH |
2.36 miles |
|
Poverest Primary School
Tillingbourne Green, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2JD |
2.41 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Darrick Wood School
Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR6 8ER |
0 miles |
|
Newstead Wood School
Avebury Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SA |
0.44 miles |
|
Ravens Wood School
Oakley Road, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HP |
1.27 miles |
|
TLC The Learning Centre
Princes Plain, Bromley, Orpington, Kent, BR2 8LD |
1.36 miles |
|
Bishop Justus CofE School
Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HZ |
1.42 miles |
|
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
Goddington Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SH |
1.71 miles |
|
Clannad Education Centre
112 Chistlehurst Rd, Bromley, BR6 0DW |
1.77 miles |
|
Baston House School
Baston Road, Hayes, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7AB |
1.84 miles |
|
London South East Colleges
Rookery Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 8HE |
1.95 miles |
|
Hayes School
West Common Road, Hayes, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7DB |
2.05 miles |
|
Bromley High School GDST
Blackbrook Lane, Bromley, BR1 2TW |
2.1 miles |
|
Harris Academy Orpington
Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LG |
2.3 miles |
|
Bromley Beacon Academy
Avalon Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BD |
2.33 miles |
|
The Ravensbourne School
Hayes Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 9EH |
2.73 miles |
|
Marjorie McClure School
110 Slades Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 6FG |
2.88 miles |
|
Bullers Wood School for Boys
Chislehurst Road, Bromley, BR1 2NW |
2.91 miles |
|
Orion Coopers
Hawkwood Lane, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5PS |
2.96 miles |
|
Woodview
Crockenhill Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4EP |
3.07 miles |
|
Bullers Wood School
St Nicolas Lane, Logs Hill, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5LJ |
3.1 miles |
|
Glebe School
Hawes Lane, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 9AE |
3.1 miles |