Joydens Wood Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Park Way Bexley Kent DA5 2JD |
| Reference Number | 137660 |
Joydens Wood Infant School continues to demonstrate good overall performance. Pupils express enjoyment in learning, supported by strong teacher-student relationships which foster a sense of safety and well-being. The school's ambitious curriculum is tailored to build knowledge progressively, and teachers effectively manage classroom dynamics, contributing to positive pupil behavior. Special educational needs and/or disabilities are well addressed, with adequate support provided to ensure that all pupils achieve effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 212 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.42%
Girls: 48.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 31 | 72 |
| 2 | 42 | 36 | 78 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.1% |
| African | 4.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.2% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Oct 2023 | School inspection |
| 10 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 05 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 29 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Joydens Wood Infant School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
| 08 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and feel safe at school.
- Teachers and pupils have warm relationships, contributing to a supportive environment.
- The curriculum is ambitious and sequenced well to build knowledge.
- Pupils' emotional development is effectively prioritized.
- Reading is a strong focus, with effective phonics instruction in place.
- The school encourages a sense of responsibility and community involvement.
- Wider personal development is well supported, emphasizing inclusivity and safety.
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently have secure subject and pedagogical knowledge, affecting systematic knowledge building.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 45 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 16 | 7 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Joydens Wood Junior School
Birchwood Drive, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7NE |
0.06 miles |
|
Maypole Primary School
Franklin Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7UZ |
0.32 miles |
|
Hextable Primary School
Rowhill Road, Hextable, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7RL |
0.85 miles |
|
Wilmington Primary School
Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DF |
0.86 miles |
|
Wentworth Primary School
Wentworth Drive, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3NG |
1.27 miles |
|
Oakfield Primary Academy
Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2SW |
1.58 miles |
|
St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
School Lane, Swanley Village, Kent, BR8 7PJ |
1.6 miles |
|
West Hill Primary Academy
Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3DZ |
1.78 miles |
|
Horizon Primary Academy
Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BT |
1.8 miles |
|
Old Bexley Church of England School
Hurst Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 3JR |
1.81 miles |
|
Westgate Primary School
Summerhill Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LP |
1.86 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Old Road, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4DZ |
1.88 miles |
|
St Paulinus Church of England Primary School
Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4RW |
1.93 miles |
|
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
King Edward Avenue, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HX |
1.94 miles |
|
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
Sycamore Drive, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7AY |
1.95 miles |
|
Royal Park Primary Academy
Riverside Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 4PX |
2.06 miles |
|
Mayplace Primary School
Woodside Road, Barnehurst, Kent, DA7 6EQ |
2.12 miles |
|
Gravel Hill Primary School
Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QJ |
2.13 miles |
|
Haberdashers' Crayford Primary
Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4RS |
2.14 miles |
|
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Dartford
Chatsworth Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 5AF |
2.18 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Leigh Academy Wilmington
Common Lane, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7DR |
0.68 miles |
|
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Parsons Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7BB |
0.76 miles |
|
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DA |
0.77 miles |
|
North Kent College
Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2JT |
1.15 miles |
|
The Annex School House
Pembroke House, Leydenhatch Lane, Hextable, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7PS |
1.47 miles |
|
Dartford Science & Technology College
Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LY |
1.54 miles |
|
Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2NT |
1.63 miles |
|
Beths Grammar School
Hartford Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1NE |
1.76 miles |
|
Dartford Grammar School
West Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HW |
1.76 miles |
|
Shenstone School
94 Old Road, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4DZ |
1.88 miles |
|
St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
Halcot Avenue, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QB |
1.96 miles |
|
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy
Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4RS |
1.98 miles |
|
Endeavour Academy Bexley
Woodside Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 6LB |
1.99 miles |
|
St Catherine's Catholic School
Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7QJ |
2.08 miles |
|
Orchards Academy
St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TE |
2.14 miles |
|
Townley Grammar School
Townley Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AB |
2.27 miles |
|
Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy
Beechenlea Lane, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8DR |
2.32 miles |
|
Cleeve Park School
Bexley Lane, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 4JN |
2.47 miles |
|
Cleeve Meadow School
Bexley Lane, Sidcup, DA14 4JN |
2.47 miles |
|
Lift Bexleyheath
Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DA |
2.52 miles |