Joydens Wood Junior School

About Joydens Wood Junior School

Joydens Wood Junior School is an academy converter in Dartford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 324 pupils on roll. It is part of NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kent →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

324 / 280 (116%) · over capacity

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 January 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Birchwood Drive, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7NE

Phone

01322522151

Acting Headteacher

Paul Redford

Website

https://www.joydens.nestschools.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Joydens Wood Junior School?

Joydens Wood Junior School is an academy converter in Dartford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Joydens Wood Junior School have?

Joydens Wood Junior School has 324 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Joydens Wood Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Joydens Wood Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Joydens Wood Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Joydens Wood Junior School is part of NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Joydens Wood Junior School?

Joydens Wood Junior School is located at Birchwood Drive, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7NE.