Joydens Wood Junior School
Dartford, DA2 7NE · Kent · primary school
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248th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,255 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 4.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 62% | 2.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Joydens Wood Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 315 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since results are slightly below the national median, what specific support is available for pupils who are working towards the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Joydens Wood Junior School
Overview
Joydens Wood Junior School is described as a place where pupils are "happy and feel safe," demonstrating pride in their contributions and strong behaviour. While the school has made "swift action to make significant changes to the curriculum" since the last inspection, these developments are "still in their infancy," resulting in "gaps in their learning" that impact achievement. The report notes that while staff have secure subject knowledge, inconsistencies in teaching practices, particularly regarding writing and assessment in foundation subjects, hinder pupils from fully demonstrating their knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "positive" behaviour, focus on learning, and demonstrate confidence in sharing ideas.
- The curriculum supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through clear sequencing and adapted lessons.
- Reading development is a priority, with consistent phonics teaching enabling pupils to sound and blend "effectively."
- Leaders work closely with the trust to drive improvements, and staff value the "collaborative approach."
- Attendance is tracked carefully, and leaders provide "effective support to families."
Areas to improve
- Strengthen the approach to developing foundational handwriting skills, specifically correct letter formation, to improve writing fluency.
- Ensure assessment is used precisely in foundation subjects to identify misconceptions and gaps in learning consistently.
- Develop task design to enable pupils to fully achieve the aims of the foundation curriculum and demonstrate subject knowledge through writing.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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