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OpenPrimaryURN 137032

Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School

Academy converter · Orpington · BR6 8ER

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–7

Pupils

314

Local authority

Bromley

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–7, in Orpington, Bromley, 314 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, special school. Free school meals: 8.9%.

Open schools in Orpington
35
Primary schools in Orpington
26
Academies among open schools in Orpington
80% (28)
Open schools in BR6
20
Primary in BR6
13
Open schools in Bromley LA
119
Primary in Bromley LA
76

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in OrpingtonNear BR6

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–7
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
137032

Location

Address
Lovibonds Avenue
Postcode
BR6 8ER
Town
Orpington
County
Kent
Local authority
Bromley
District
Bromley
Constituency
Orpington
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
314
Boys / girls
161 / 153
School capacity
348
Capacity fill
314 / 348 (90%)
Free school meals
8.9%
FSM pupils
24
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CHANCERY EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
CHANCERY EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Chancery Education Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Lydia Crawford
Telephone
01689857278
Website
www.darrickwoodinfant.co.uk

Official links

Ofsted information

Inspection data is separate from GIAS establishment records.

  • 2023-12-05 — Outstanding (Report)