Darrick Wood School vs Keston Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darrick Wood School
Orpington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,698 students
Keston Church of England Primary School
Keston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
| Measure | Darrick Wood School Orpington, London | Keston Church of England Primary School Keston, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #185 of 640 | #1489 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #868 of 4,090 | #11324 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,698 | 161 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,698 | 161 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.81 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.5 | – |
| town | Orpington | Keston |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.darrickwood.bromley.sch.uk | www.keston.bromley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Darrick Wood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 34.5).
- •Darrick Wood School is the larger school with 1,698 students compared with 161.
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 School better than Keston Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Darrick Wood School ranks higher (73.2 vs 34.5 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 School and Keston Church of England Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Orpington and Keston in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darrick Wood School: 1,698. Keston Church of England Primary School: 161. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darrick Wood School and Keston Church of England Primary School rank in London?
Darrick Wood School is 185th of 640 and Keston Church of England Primary School is 1489th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).