Darrick Wood School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Orpington, BR6 8ER
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 29% in England
11 of 19 in Bromley
Pupils
1,698
First preferences per place
1.28
2026/27
Absence
6.6%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 48.7 | 50.3 | 51.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49% | 56% | 56% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 51% | 57% | 58% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.19 | 0.00 | — |
79% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Newstead Wood School · 0.6 mi · Outstanding · Top 1% in England
- Ravens Wood School · 1.2 mi · No rating · Top 37% in England
- Bishop Justus CofE School · 1.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 23% in England
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School · 1.7 mi · Not judged · Top 1% in England
- Hayes School · 2.0 mi · Outstanding · Top 18% in England
- Harris Academy Orpington · 2.2 mi · Good · Bottom 25% in England
Best secondary schools in Bromley · Best secondary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Darrick Wood School is in Farnborough (typical home £510,000, crime high).
What is Darrick Wood School's Ofsted rating?
Darrick Wood School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Darrick Wood School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Darrick Wood School is in the top 29% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.