"The school provides an inspirational learning environment"
"Achievement and standards are outstanding"
"The excellent pastoral system has resulted in outstanding personal development"
"Students display respectful and exemplary behaviour"
"The school has an outstanding curriculum"
"Teaching and learning are excellent"
Results 2009 – A record breaking 93% of Darrick Wood pupils achieved more than 5 A*-C grades at GCSE. At A Level, 52% achieved A/B grades with an Average Points Score of 332.