Joydens Wood Junior School vs Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Dartford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,174 students
| Measure | Joydens Wood Junior School Dartford, South East | Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1259 of 2,471 | #93 of 679 |
| National rank | #7163 of 15,697 | #329 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 315 | 1,174 |
| Pupils on roll | 315 | 1,174 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 112.5% | 138.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 64.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 90% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 96.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.73 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.3 |
| town | Dartford | Dartford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.joydens.nestschools.org/ | www.wgsb.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wilmington Grammar School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.9 vs 53.7).
- •Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 315.
- •Joydens Wood Junior School is co-educational and Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is boys.
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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), Wilmington Grammar School for Boys ranks higher (87.9 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dartford and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Joydens Wood Junior School: 315. Wilmington Grammar School for Boys: 1,174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Joydens Wood Junior School and Wilmington Grammar School for Boys rank in South East?
Joydens Wood Junior School is 1259th of 2,471 and Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is 93rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).