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Darrick Wood Junior School
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Darrick Wood Junior School
- Primary
- Bromley BR6 8ER
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| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: School has developed curriculum with opportunities to write at length and challenge pupils in maths.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are keen to learn and work hard in lessons. Musical activities are a particular strength.
Success of the Curriculum: Aspirational curriculum ensures pupils build on prior knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further challenge for most-able pupils in mathematics and more consistent progress for disadvantaged pupils in writing are needed.
Foundational Skills: Swift identification for those needing reading support but training needed for staff in certain areas.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure all staff have training for reading accuracy and strategies.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff monitor attendance carefully and offer support tailored to particular circumstances.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is polite and courteous. They are keen to talk about the school to visitors.
Support for Falling Behind: Support is swiftly provided for reading difficulties.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well; learning is rarely disrupted.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most-able pupils need more challenge in maths. Disadvantaged pupils' writing progress is uneven.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school works closely with parents to support pupils with special educational needs.
Support for SEND Pupils: Inclusive approach ensuring SEND students learn alongside peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying incidents are rare. Clear processes ensure safety and quick resolution of concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Strong safeguarding culture with detailed records and regular training for staff.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safe environment with emphasis on pupil well-being and safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Focus on emotional and physical well-being encouraged.
Parent Feedback: Parents unanimously agreed that staff have a clear commitment to the happiness, wellbeing, and education of each child.
Parental Involvement: School communicates high expectations and celebrates good attendance, involving parents through newsletters and assemblies.
Extracurricular Activities: Broad range of enrichment activities including sports, drama, and musical performances.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers diverse clubs like archery and coding, boosting confidence.
Teacher Engagement: Staff know pupils well and use this knowledge to develop pupils' interests.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers challenge pupils to be more ambitious in their use of vocabulary.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular evaluations and improvements are made to address areas needing more consistency.
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About Us
Darrick Wood Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 378 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 72% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In April 2016, Darrick Wood Junior School received academy status. The school is a part of the South Orpington Learning Alliance Multi-Academy Trust (SOLA), which seeks to enhance student achievements both inside and across all of its schools.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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D
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-7 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | 27.8 | 25.1 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | - | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | - | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 104 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 104 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | 66.32% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 13.54% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 3 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 99 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% 8 | 68.2% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 9 | 14.87% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -1.0 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 1 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% 2 | 66.85% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 4 | 13.74% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% | 67.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 12.89% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Darrick Wood Junior School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1