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Darrick Wood School

Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, BR6 8ER
Part of: DARRICK WOOD SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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Darrick Wood School
Orpington, BR6 8ER
1,687 Pupils
1,825 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
13.70% FSM %
751 Boys
936 Girls
About Darrick Wood School

Darrick Wood School is a Secondary Academies serving Orpington and the surrounding area in Bromley. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the London region.

It has 1,687 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,825. Current headteacher: Martin Airey.

Information on Darrick Wood School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
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 Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor IMPACT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-12-2010
UKPRN 10032231
URN 136355
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Martin Airey Accounting Officer 01/04/2015 30/03/2025 N/A
Mr Ian Barnett Chair of Local Governing Body 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Wilcox Chair of Trustees 27/11/2018 30/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Slater Chief Financial Officer 01/01/2025 30/03/2025 N/A
Dr Martin Airey Local Governor 01/04/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Nick Allen Local Governor 09/11/2021 08/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Bradley Cornish Local Governor 21/11/2025 20/11/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Deborah McCalla Local Governor 02/10/2025 01/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Stella Mitchell Local Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Claire Sheppard Local Governor 21/11/2025 20/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Michael Slater Local Governor 01/10/2022 30/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Lorraine Stolarczyk Local Governor 11/07/2025 10/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Darrick Wood Junior 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 School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Orpington, Bromley.
Darrick Wood School has 1,687 pupils, with a capacity of 1,825.
Darrick Wood School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Darrick Wood School is: Non-selective.
The Head Teacher at Darrick Wood School is Dr Martin Airey.
Darrick Wood School is at Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, BR6 8ER, in the Bromley local authority, London.
Sixth form at Darrick Wood School: Has a sixth form.
Darrick Wood School is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Dr Martin Airey
Lovibonds Avenue, Orpington, BR6 8ER
01689850271
www.darrickwood.bromley.sch.uk
Location
BR6 8ER  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136355
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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