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Darrick Wood Junior School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Darrick Wood Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Orpington, Bromley , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 377 pupils, and a capacity of 384 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

377

Pupils

384

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Darrick Wood Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Darrick Wood Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bromley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bromley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Darrick Wood Junior School — School Information

Full address
Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, BR6 8ER
Local authority
Bromley
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
14.1% of pupils
DfE URN
142697

Other Primary Schools in Orpington

If Darrick Wood Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Orpington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Darrick Wood Junior School

Is Darrick Wood Junior School oversubscribed?

Darrick Wood Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 384 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Darrick Wood Junior School?

Admission to Darrick Wood Junior School is managed by Bromley. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Darrick Wood Junior School cover?

Darrick Wood Junior School is a primary school in Orpington, Bromley, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Darrick Wood Junior School?

Darrick Wood Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.