Darrick Wood Junior School

About Darrick Wood Junior School

Darrick Wood Junior School is an academy converter in Orpington, Bromley, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 377 pupils on roll. It is part of LUMERO EDUCATIONAL TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 24.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bromley →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

377 / 384 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Bromley, BR6 8ER

Phone

01689857370

Headteacher

Andrew Kilgour

Website

www.dwjs.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Darrick Wood Junior School?

Darrick Wood Junior School is an academy converter in Orpington, Bromley, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Darrick Wood Junior School have?

Darrick Wood Junior School has 377 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Darrick Wood Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

65% of pupils at Darrick Wood Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Darrick Wood Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Darrick Wood Junior School is part of LUMERO EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Darrick Wood Junior School?

Darrick Wood Junior School is located at Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Bromley, BR6 8ER.