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Darrick Wood School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,700 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Impact Multi Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Ravens Wood School, Hayes School, Langley Park School for Girls and Langley Park School for Boys.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Attendance, Attainment and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Finances and Sixth form.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is very low.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is about average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Provision for special educational needs
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Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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