Claremont High School vs Darrick Wood School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in London, England, 35 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claremont High School
Harrow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,695 students
Darrick Wood School
Orpington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,698 students
| Measure | Claremont High School Harrow, London | Darrick Wood School Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #141 of 640 | #185 of 640 |
| National rank | #664 of 4,090 | #868 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,695 | 1,698 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,695 | 1,698 |
| Free school meals | 19.9% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.8 | 51.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61% | 56.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.7% | 79.2% |
| EBacc average points | 5.31 | 4.81 |
| A level points per entry | 36.9 | 32.5 |
| town | Harrow | Orpington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.claremont-high.org.uk | www.darrickwood.bromley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Claremont High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.7 vs 73.2).
- •Darrick Wood School is the larger school with 1,698 students compared with 1,695.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Claremont High School better than Darrick Wood School?
On the Success Index (England), Claremont High School ranks higher (78.7 vs 73.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Claremont High School and Darrick Wood School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Harrow and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Claremont High School: 1,695. Darrick Wood School: 1,698. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Claremont High School and Darrick Wood School rank in London?
Claremont High School is 141st of 640 and Darrick Wood School is 185th of 640 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).