Hextable Primary School vs Joydens Wood Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hextable Primary School
Swanley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
605 students
Joydens Wood Junior School
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
315 students
| Measure | Hextable Primary School Swanley, South East | Joydens Wood Junior School Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1515 of 2,471 | #1259 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8733 of 15,697 | #7163 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 605 | 315 |
| Pupils on roll | 605 | 315 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 112.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swanley | Dartford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hextable-primary.kent.sch.uk/ | www.joydens.nestschools.org/ |
The verdict
- •Joydens Wood Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 46.7).
- •Hextable Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 63%).
- •Joydens Wood Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Hextable Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 315.
- •Hextable Primary School is a local authority school while Joydens Wood Junior School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hextable Primary School better than Joydens Wood Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Joydens Wood Junior School ranks higher (53.7 vs 46.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hextable Primary School and Joydens Wood Junior School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Swanley and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hextable Primary School: 605. Joydens Wood Junior School: 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hextable Primary School and Joydens Wood Junior School rank in South East?
Hextable Primary School is 1515th of 2,471 and Joydens Wood Junior School is 1259th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).