Darrick Wood Junior School vs Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darrick Wood Junior School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
374 students
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
285 students
| Measure | Darrick Wood Junior School Orpington, London | Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #944 of 1,720 | #863 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #5856 of 15,697 | #5235 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 374 | 285 |
| Pupils on roll | 374 | 285 |
| Free school meals | 16.6% | 5.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 105.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Orpington | Orpington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.dwjs.co.uk | www.holyinnocents.bromley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 59.9).
- •Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 65%).
- •Darrick Wood Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Darrick Wood Junior School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 285.
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 Darrick Wood Junior School better than Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.0 vs 59.9 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 Darrick Wood Junior School and Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Orpington and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darrick Wood Junior School: 374. Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School: 285. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darrick Wood Junior School and Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School rank in London?
Darrick Wood Junior School is 944th of 1,720 and Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School is 863rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).