Open Other Primary Mixed

Joydens Wood Junior School

Birchwood Drive, Dartford, DA2 7NE
Part of: JOYDENS WOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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Joydens Wood Junior School
Dartford, DA2 7NE
324 Pupils
280 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
10.20% FSM %
159 Boys
165 Girls
About Joydens Wood Junior School

Joydens Wood Junior School is an Academies for pupils aged 7–11 based in Kent, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 324 pupils on roll. School capacity: 280. Current headteacher: Paul Redford.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kent or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Dartford
Parliamentary Constituency Dartford
Ward Joyden's Wood
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor NEXUS EDUCATION SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-11-2011
UKPRN 10035673
URN 137661
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Iain Scott Chair of Local Governing Body 17/09/2021 16/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lara Akala Local Governor 05/11/2025 04/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Stephanie Austen Local Governor 20/07/2023 19/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emma Blake Local Governor 31/10/2019 30/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Kelly Clifford Local Governor 26/04/2024 25/04/2028 Elected by parents
Junior Gambura Local Governor 08/11/2024 07/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Allison Morris Local Governor 16/04/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Paul Redford Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Anwar Tlili Local Governor 16/11/2021 15/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ki Yan Wings Turkington Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Joydens Wood Infant School
0.09 km • Bexley
Other
Maypole Primary School
0.52 km • Dartford
Other
Leigh Academy Wilmington
1.19 km • Wilmington
Other
Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
1.32 km • Dartford
Other
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
1.33 km • Dartford
Other
Hextable Primary School
1.37 km • Swanley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Joydens Wood Junior School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Dartford, Kent.
Joydens Wood Junior School has 324 pupils, with a capacity of 280.
Joydens Wood Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The admissions policy at Joydens Wood Junior School is: Non-selective.
The Acting Headteacher at Joydens Wood Junior School is Mr Paul Redford.
Joydens Wood Junior School is at Birchwood Drive, Wilmington, Dartford, DA2 7NE, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Joydens Wood Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Acting Headteacher
Mr Paul Redford
Birchwood Drive, Wilmington, Dartford, DA2 7NE
01322522151
www.joydens.nestschools.org/
Location
DA2 7NE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137661
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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