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Joydens Wood Junior School

Birchwood Drive, Wilmington, Dartford, DA2 7NE

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Dartford where 63% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils
324
Ages
7-11
FSM
10.2%
Capacity
280
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
73.0%
Writing
85.0%
Maths
70.0%
RWM Combined
63.0%

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About Joydens Wood Junior School

Joydens Wood Junior School is a primary school in Dartford, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 84 responses), 60% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 324 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Birchwood Drive, Dartford, DA2 7NE | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Joydens Wood Junior School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. Mar 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Joydens Wood Junior School

What is Joydens Wood Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Joydens Wood Junior School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What do parents say about Joydens Wood Junior School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 84 responses): 60% of parents would recommend Joydens Wood Junior School.
What are Joydens Wood Junior School's latest exam results?
Joydens Wood Junior School: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Joydens Wood Junior School located?
Joydens Wood Junior School is a primary school in Dartford, Kent (DA2 7NE).
How many pupils attend Joydens Wood Junior School?
Joydens Wood Junior School has around 324 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Joydens Wood Junior School with other schools?
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