Open Other Primary Mixed

Darrick Wood Junior School

Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, BR6 8ER
Part of: SOUTH ORPINGTON LEARNING ALLIANCE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Darrick Wood Junior School
Orpington, BR6 8ER
377 Pupils
384 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
14.10% FSM %
199 Boys
178 Girls
About Darrick Wood Junior School

Darrick Wood Junior School is an Academies for pupils aged 7–11 based in Bromley, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 377 pupils on roll. School capacity: 384. Current headteacher: Andrew Kilgour.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bromley or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Bromley
Region London
Administrative District Bromley
Parliamentary Constituency Orpington
Ward Farnborough & Crofton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor INICIO EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Opened 01-04-2016
UKPRN 10056153
URN 142697
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Selina Vaccarino Chair of Local Governing Body 29/03/2019 30/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Selina Vaccarino Chair of Local Governing Body 29/03/2019 28/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Neil Beckford Local Governor 18/01/2021 30/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Neil Beckford Local Governor 18/01/2021 17/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Alison Bowyer Local Governor 14/02/2025 30/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Alison Bowyer Local Governor 14/02/2025 13/02/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Janine Burford Local Governor 06/11/2025 05/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Annie Druce Local Governor 19/01/2026 18/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Mr Andrew Kilgour Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Devi Maripi Local Governor 01/02/2022 30/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sindhu Maripi Local Governor 01/02/2022 31/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Julie Pionk Local Governor 31/01/2025 30/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Darrick Wood School
0 km • Orpington
Other
Darrick Wood Infant & Nursery School
0 km • Orpington
Other
Newstead Wood School
0.7 km • Orpington
Other
Farnborough Primary School
1.01 km • Orpington
Other
Tubbenden Primary School
1.06 km • Orpington
Other
Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School
1.9 km • Orpington
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Darrick Wood Junior School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Orpington, Bromley.
Darrick Wood Junior School has 377 pupils, with a capacity of 384.
Darrick Wood Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Darrick Wood Junior School is Mr Andrew Kilgour.
Darrick Wood Junior School is at Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, BR6 8ER, in the Bromley local authority, London.
Sixth form at Darrick Wood Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Darrick Wood Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Kilgour
Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, BR6 8ER
01689857370
www.dwjs.co.uk
Location
BR6 8ER  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142697
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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