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Joydens Wood Junior School
Birchwood Drive, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7NE, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.2 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
324
Capacity
280
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With a KS2 expected attainment rate of 63% in reading, writing, and maths, the school performs better than 56% of schools nationally. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and parent satisfaction is moderate, with only 60% recommending the school. Limited published data suggests some areas may need further development to enhance overall student performance and community confidence.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (84 responses)
★★★★★3.4
My child feels safe
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child is happy
87%
School keeps me informed
86%
Good range of subjects
85%
Behaviour is good
80%
My child makes good progress
75%
Progress is communicated
67%
I'd recommend this school
60%
School has high expectations
58%
School responds to concerns
52%
School supports development
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.8%
Mixed Other6.5%
White Other4.6%
Asian Indian3.4%
Black African2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Other1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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51.42668, 0.17558 · DA2 7NE
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN137661
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.joydens.nestschools.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Joydens Wood Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Joydens Wood Junior School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Joydens Wood Junior School a good school?
Joydens Wood Junior School scores 11.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Joydens Wood Junior School?
Based on 84 Ofsted Parent View responses, Joydens Wood Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
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