Darrick Wood School Catchment Area
Darrick Wood School is a academy converter secondary school in Orpington, Bromley , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1687 pupils, and a capacity of 1825 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,687
Pupils
1,825
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Darrick Wood School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Darrick Wood 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.
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.
Find Bromley catchment area documents →Darrick Wood School — School Information
- Full address
- Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, BR6 8ER
- Local authority
- Bromley
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 13.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136355
Other Secondary Schools in Orpington
If Darrick Wood School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Orpington are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Darrick Wood School
Is Darrick Wood School oversubscribed? ▾
Darrick Wood School is operating close to its capacity of 1825 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Darrick Wood School? ▾
Admission to Darrick Wood 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 School cover? ▾
Darrick Wood School is a secondary school in Orpington, Bromley, serving pupils aged 11–18. 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 School? ▾
Darrick Wood School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.