Joydens Wood Junior School vs Watchfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 128 km 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
Watchfield Primary School
Watchfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
315 students
| Measure | Joydens Wood Junior School Dartford, South East | Watchfield Primary School Watchfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1259 of 2,471 | #1828 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7163 of 15,697 | #10915 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 315 | 315 |
| Pupils on roll | 315 | 315 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 112.5% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 5% |
| 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 | Watchfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.joydens.nestschools.org/ | www.watchfieldprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Joydens Wood Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 36.6).
- •Joydens Wood Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 56%).
- •Joydens Wood Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
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 Watchfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Joydens Wood Junior School ranks higher (53.7 vs 36.6 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 Watchfield Primary School?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Dartford and Watchfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Joydens Wood Junior School: 315. Watchfield Primary School: 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Joydens Wood Junior School and Watchfield Primary School rank in South East?
Joydens Wood Junior School is 1259th of 2,471 and Watchfield Primary School is 1828th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).