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'''Darrick Wood School''' is a mixed secondary school in [[Orpington]], [[London Borough of Bromley]], [[United Kingdom]] with a current roll of 1785 pupils. It was first opened in 1975.<ref name="Report 2016"/>
'''Darrick Wood School''' is a mixed secondary school in [[Orpington]], [[London Borough of Bromley]], [[United Kingdom]] with a current roll of 1785 pupils. It was first opened in 1975.<ref name="Report 2016"/>


==Facilities==
== History ==


The school opened in 1975. For the first two terms the students were accommodated at [[Charles Darwin School]], Biggin Hill.<ref name=history/> The school expanded and when inspected in 2009,<ref name="https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/916899">{{cite web |title=Ofsted Report 2009 |url=https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/916899 |website=ofsted.gov.uk |accessdate=4 October 2020}}</ref> had Technology College status and has received a [[National Healthy Schools Programme|Healthy School Award]] and Sportsmark Award. It was a Microsoft Academy, allowing professional qualifications to be offered to both students and members of public.
Darrick Wood consists of five separate buildings, each of which have a general academic specialty. The sixth from building is located on the west of the compound, 2 general teaching buildings located at the central and east side.They focus on social sciences, maths, physical education and arts/crafts, a sciences faculty building is to the south and an assembly hall to the north side.
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It converted to being an academy in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=Find an inspection report|url=https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/136355|website=reports.ofsted.gov.uk|accessdate=26 December 2017|language=en|date=5 November 2010}}</ref> It gained a [[Teaching school]] qualification in 2013 and the United Kingdoms World Class Schools Quality Mark which the previous school had gained, was confirmed in 2018.<ref name=wcs>{{cite web |title=Best Secondary school in Kent - Darrick Wood School |url=https://www.worldclass-schools.org/our-schools/darrick-wood-school/ |website=The World Class Schools Quality Mark |accessdate=4 October 2020}}</ref>

The sports facilities consist of 2 sports halls, 2 fields, a small gym and a football pitch. {{cn}}

== History ==
The school opened in 1975. For the first two terms the students were accommodated at [[Charles Darwin School]], Biggin Hill.<ref name=history/>
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It converted to being an academy in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Find an inspection report|url=https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/136355|website=reports.ofsted.gov.uk|accessdate=26 December 2017|language=en|date=5 November 2010}}</ref>


== Structure ==
== Structure ==
Darrick Wood School is a larger-than-average secondary academy which opened in December 2010. There is a [[hearing impairment]] resource provision within the school which is managed by the [[London Borough of Bromley]]. These pupils are fully integrated into the school.
Darrick Wood School is a larger-than-average secondary academy which opened in December 1975, and converted to academy status in 2010. There is a [[hearing impairment]] resource provision within the school which is managed by the [[London Borough of Bromley]]. These pupils are fully integrated into the school.
The majority of pupils are from a white British background and the proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is significantly below the national average. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is significantly below the national average; in the lowest 20% nationally.<ref name="Ofsted Report 2019">{{cite web |title=Full Ofsted inspection 2019 |url=https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50054719 |website=ofsted.gov.uk |accessdate=4 October 2020}}</ref>
The majority of pupils are from a white British background and the proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is significantly below the national average. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is significantly below the national average; in the lowest 20% nationally.<ref name="Ofsted Report 2019">{{cite web |title=Full Ofsted inspection 2019 |url=https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50054719 |website=ofsted.gov.uk |accessdate=4 October 2020}} [[File:UKOpenGovernmentLicence.svg|30px]] This article contains quotations from this source, which is available under the [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/ Open Government Licence v3.0]. © Crown copyright</ref>


==Academics==
Each year group comprises ten forms. The main school is effectively split into two halves, the 'X' half and the 'Y' half. Until completion of [[Key Stage 3]], pupils only share classes with other pupils from the same half.
Virtually all maintained schools and academies follow the [[National Curriculum for England|National Curriculum]], and are inspected by Ofsted on how well they succeed in delivering a 'broad and balanced curriculum'.<ref name="Roberts">{{cite web |last1=Roberts |first1=Nerys |title=The school curriculum in England Parliamentary Briefing Paper |url=https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN06798/SN06798.pdf |website=parliament.uk |accessdate=6 July 2020}}</ref> Schools endeavour to get all students to achieve the [[English Baccalaureate]](EBACC) qualification- this must include core subjects a modern or ancient foreign language, and either History or Geography.


Darrick Wood operates a three-year, [[Key Stage 3]] where all the core National Curriculum subjects are taught. Year 7 is mainly taught in mixed ability tutor group set. In Year 8 and 9, Art, Drama, IT, and Religious Studies are taught in mixed ability groups. English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Modern Foreign Languages and PE are set by ability.<ref name="school curric">{{cite web |title=Darrick Wood Policies/Curriculum |url=https://darrickwood.bromley.sch.uk/documents/About/Policies/Curriculum.pdf |website=darrickwood.bromley.sch.uk |accessdate=4 October 2020}}</ref>
In [[Key Stage 4]], most classes contain pupils from both halves.


In 10 and 11, that is in [[Key Stage 4]] students study a core of English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, IT, Core PE, PSHE (Sex and Relationship Education with Enterprise Education) and Religious Education Most students do a Modern Foreign Language. Students have three options chosen from three pools, each of which contain History and Geography, allowing an English Baccalaureate. Some students are offered a more vocational route. These students study a slightly reduced number of GCSEs.<ref name="school curric"/>
Form groups are named after historical figures from the local area. The 'X' half comprises 'Boswell', 'Fry', 'Lubbock', 'Saunders' and 'Willett'. The 'Y' half comprises 'Crompton', 'Darwin', 'Hill', 'March' and 'Pitt'.

This system does not apply to the Sixth Form, where instead form groups are identified more conventionally by the initials of their tutors.{{citation needed|date=December 2017}}


==Head teachers==
==Head teachers==
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* Mr Barker (1985-2000)
* Mr Barker (1985-2000)
* Mrs Rhymaun (2000-2015)
* Mrs Rhymaun (2000-2015)
* Dr Airey (2015- current)<ref name=history>{{cite web|title=Darrick Wood School History|url=http://www.darrickwood.bromley.sch.uk/History.aspx|website=www.darrickwood.bromley.sch.uk|accessdate=26 December 2017}}</ref>
* Dr Martin John Airey (2015-present)<ref name=history>{{cite web|title=Darrick Wood School History|url=http://www.darrickwood.bromley.sch.uk/History.aspx|website=www.darrickwood.bromley.sch.uk|accessdate=26 December 2017}}</ref>


==Controversy ==
==Controversy ==
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[[Category:Academies in the London Borough of Bromley]]
[[Category:Academies in the London Borough of Bromley]]

Latest revision as of 22:02, 16 July 2024

Darrick Wood School
Address
Map
Lovibonds Avenue

Orpington
,
Greater London
,
BR6 8ER

England
Coordinates51°21′58″N 0°03′48″E / 51.366084°N 0.063230°E / 51.366084; 0.063230
Information
TypeAcademy[1]
MottoRevereor vitam
(Respect for life)
Established1975 (1975)
Department for Education URN136355 Tables
OfstedReports
Head TeacherMartin Airey
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1786
Hours in school day8:35-15:05
Colour(s)  
Brown and Gold
Websitedarrickwood.co.uk

Darrick Wood School is a mixed secondary school in Orpington, London Borough of Bromley, United Kingdom with a current roll of 1785 pupils. It was first opened in 1975.[1]

History

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The school opened in 1975. For the first two terms the students were accommodated at Charles Darwin School, Biggin Hill.[2] The school expanded and when inspected in 2009,[3] had Technology College status and has received a Healthy School Award and Sportsmark Award. It was a Microsoft Academy, allowing professional qualifications to be offered to both students and members of public. It converted to being an academy in 2010.[4] It gained a Teaching school qualification in 2013 and the United Kingdoms World Class Schools Quality Mark which the previous school had gained, was confirmed in 2018.[5]

Structure

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Darrick Wood School is a larger-than-average secondary academy which opened in December 1975, and converted to academy status in 2010. There is a hearing impairment resource provision within the school which is managed by the London Borough of Bromley. These pupils are fully integrated into the school. The majority of pupils are from a white British background and the proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is significantly below the national average. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is significantly below the national average; in the lowest 20% nationally.[6]

Academics

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Virtually all maintained schools and academies follow the National Curriculum, and are inspected by Ofsted on how well they succeed in delivering a 'broad and balanced curriculum'.[7] Schools endeavour to get all students to achieve the English Baccalaureate(EBACC) qualification- this must include core subjects a modern or ancient foreign language, and either History or Geography.

Darrick Wood operates a three-year, Key Stage 3 where all the core National Curriculum subjects are taught. Year 7 is mainly taught in mixed ability tutor group set. In Year 8 and 9, Art, Drama, IT, and Religious Studies are taught in mixed ability groups. English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Modern Foreign Languages and PE are set by ability.[8]

In 10 and 11, that is in Key Stage 4 students study a core of English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, IT, Core PE, PSHE (Sex and Relationship Education with Enterprise Education) and Religious Education Most students do a Modern Foreign Language. Students have three options chosen from three pools, each of which contain History and Geography, allowing an English Baccalaureate. Some students are offered a more vocational route. These students study a slightly reduced number of GCSEs.[8]

Head teachers

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  • Mr Turner (1975-1985)
  • Mr Barker (1985-2000)
  • Mrs Rhymaun (2000-2015)
  • Dr Martin John Airey (2015-present)[2]

Controversy

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In October 2007, a Darrick Wood member of staff was made redundant due to claims of stalking and sexual harassment of a teacher. In April 2009, an employment tribunal confirmed these allegations.[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Governors report and audited accounts 2016" (PDF). www.darrickwood.bromley. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 December 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Darrick Wood School History". www.darrickwood.bromley.sch.uk. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Ofsted Report 2009". ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Find an inspection report". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. 5 November 2010. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  5. ^ "Best Secondary school in Kent - Darrick Wood School". The World Class Schools Quality Mark. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  6. ^ "Full Ofsted inspection 2019". ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 4 October 2020. This article contains quotations from this source, which is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright
  7. ^ Roberts, Nerys. "The school curriculum in England Parliamentary Briefing Paper" (PDF). parliament.uk. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Darrick Wood Policies/Curriculum" (PDF). darrickwood.bromley.sch.uk. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  9. ^ "Tribunal confirms 'stalker' harassed gay male teacher". Bromley Times. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
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