# Darrick Wood Junior School — Orpington, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr Andrew Kilgour

## Contact

- **Address:** Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, Kent BR6 8ER
- **Phone:** 01689 857370
- **Website:** https://www.dwjs.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/orpington/darrick-wood-junior-school-17240

## About

Darrick Wood Junior School is a school that aims to provide high standards of educational achievement. The school is part of the Iniciotrust and is committed to promoting the well-being of its students. It has a strong focus on academic excellence and personal development.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Oct 2012
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Oct 2012

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent all round school: I have been so impressed with Darrick Wood Junior School. My child has thrived academically and has received excellent support from the teachers. The values of the school are clearly evident in everything they do and I feel confident that they are preparing my child for a bright future. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Friendly and supportive staff: I have been consistently impressed with the staff at Darrick Wood Junior School. They are friendly, approachable and have always been available to answer my questions. My child is happy and I believe this is due in no small part to the excellent teaching and support they receive. *(Mar 2021)*
- **4/5** — Mixed experience: I have mixed feelings about Darrick Wood Junior School. My child attended the school from Year 3 to Year 6 and while they received a good education, I felt that the school could have done more to support my child's individual needs. The facilities are good and the staff are generally friendly, but I would have liked to see more consistency in the teaching. *(Dec 2020)*

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