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Schools in Joyden's Wood

A town in Kent

  • Town
  • 6 schools and nurseries
  • 915 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Joyden's Wood at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Joyden's Wood's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries63 primary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1170%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary13%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school13%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Joyden's Wood

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Joyden's Wood primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Joyden's Wood

3 mainstream schools in Joyden's Wood, best first

Maypole Primary School

Dartford, DA2 7UZ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

60 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1180%

England 62%

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
410
Pupils per teacher
23.7
View school Maypole Primary School

Joydens Wood Junior School

Dartford, DA2 7NE · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area

Results close to the England average.

Met the standard at 1163%

England 62%

Days missed
5.9%
Pupils
315
Pupils per teacher
21.9
View school Joydens Wood Junior School

Nurseries in Joyden's Wood

3 in Joyden's Wood, highest Ofsted grade first

The map

Every school in Joyden's Wood, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Joydens Wood Infant School, GoodJoydens Wood Junior School, Requires improvement in 1 areaMaypole Primary School, Expected standard or betterAcorns Early Years Centre, GoodTiggywinkles Pre-School and Playgroup, GoodSt. Barnabas Pre School Nursery, Good
  • Good4
  • Not graded yet2
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Joyden's Wood school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

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Joyden's Wood vs England

How good are Joyden's Wood's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Joyden's Wood

Joyden's WoodEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    70%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    13%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    13%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Joyden's Wood in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
70% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
13% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Joyden's Wood has 6 schools and nurseries.

There are 8% fewer pupils than in 2018.

13% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Joyden's Wood's state schools each January.

Down 8% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Joyden's Wood13%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Joyden's Wood

How many schools are in Joyden's Wood?

Joyden's Wood has 6 schools, including 3 primary schools, 3 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Joyden's Wood?

The highest-ranked schools in Joyden's Wood on Eduscope are Maypole Primary School, Joydens Wood Junior School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Joyden's Wood are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Joyden's Wood hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Joyden's Wood perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Joyden's Wood, 70% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Joyden's Wood?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Joyden's Wood is 22.3:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Joyden's Wood schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Joyden's Wood is 13.4%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Joyden's Wood?

There are 915 pupils enrolled across schools in Joyden's Wood, with 915 in primary. 12.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Joyden's Wood?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 6 schools in Joyden's Wood by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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