SchoolScoresJoydens Wood Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
Birchwood Drive, Wilmington, Dartford, DA2 7NE
01322 522151 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 28 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
84 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Dartford comparisons use the 16 of its 25 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Dartford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 11th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dartford. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 88% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dartford. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 11th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dartford. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 82% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dartford. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 46% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 70 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dartford. Higher than 10% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 70% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dartford. Higher than 12% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 59% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 15th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dartford. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60%said yes | 77% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 26%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Dartford figures pool parents at the Dartford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
84 pupils in this year group.
63% — about the same as the Kent average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kent. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 21st highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 93% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.2 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 25 state primary schools in Dartford. Higher than 98% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 47.2% | 14.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Joydens Wood Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Maypole Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hextable Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wilmington Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wentworth Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Pauls' CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakfield Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Old Bexley CofE School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Horizon Primary Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Hill Primary Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Joydens Wood Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 28 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Joydens Wood Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Joydens Wood Junior School?
60% of the 84 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Joydens Wood Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137661.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.