Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
#238 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#1483 of 15,697 nationally
About Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School is a academy primary located in Orpington, in the Bromley local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 314 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 84.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 238th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (85th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 314; capacity filled 90.2%.
There are 30 schools in Orpington; Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School ranks 10th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)8.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 314
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 8.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 90.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Darrick Wood School
Orpington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,698 students · 0 m away
Darrick Wood Junior School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
374 students · 0 m away
Newstead Wood School
Orpington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,347 students · 703 m away
Farnborough Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
198 students · 1.0 km away
Tubbenden Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
647 students · 1.1 km away
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
285 students · 1.9 km away
Warren Road Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
838 students · 2.0 km away
Ravens Wood School
Bromley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,598 students · 2.0 km away
Crofton Infant School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
590 students · 2.1 km away
Crofton Junior School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
717 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Rowdown Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
316 students
Northwold Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
316 students
Carterhatch Junior School
Enfield · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
317 students
Norwood Green Junior School
Southall · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
310 students
The Crescent Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
318 students
John Wood School & Nursery
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
310 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School a good school?
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School has a Success Index (England) of 84.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #238 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School rank in London?
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School ranks #238 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #1483 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School?
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School had 314 students in 2025.
Is Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School a primary school or a secondary school?
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–7. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.