Joydens Wood Junior School vs Maypole Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 515 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joydens Wood Junior School
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
315 students
Maypole Primary School
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
| Measure | Joydens Wood Junior School Dartford, South East | Maypole Primary School Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1259 of 2,471 | #351 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7163 of 15,697 | #1750 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 315 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 315 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 112.5% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 17% |
| 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 | Dartford | Dartford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.joydens.nestschools.org/ | www.maypoleprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Maypole Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.8 vs 53.7).
- •Maypole Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 63%).
- •Maypole Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 7%).
- •Maypole Primary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 315.
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 Joydens Wood Junior School better than Maypole Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Maypole Primary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 53.7 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 Joydens Wood Junior School and Maypole Primary School?
About 515 m in a straight line, between Dartford and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Joydens Wood Junior School: 315. Maypole Primary School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Joydens Wood Junior School and Maypole Primary School rank in South East?
Joydens Wood Junior School is 1259th of 2,471 and Maypole Primary School is 351st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).