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Joydens Wood Infant School
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Joydens Wood Infant School
- Primary
- Wilmington DA5 2JD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Swiftly addressed the teaching of phonics for consistency.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils develop their knowledge, skills, and understanding very well in a range of subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need to improve the effectiveness of middle and subject leaders.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Phonics teaching is consistent, leading to strong progress in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Thoughtful use of additional funding ensures extra support matched to individual needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are happy, productive, and positive about their learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Detailed records and thoughtful use of funding ensure good progress for disadvantaged pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff are highly vigilant and report any concerns promptly; pupils report feeling safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Comprehensive training for staff; strong understanding of e-safety.
Parent Feedback: Many parents speak positively about the school, saying their children are 'flourishing'.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate a variety of events provided by the school to share in their children's learning.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a range of extra-curricular activities and specialist music teaching.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel proud to work at the school and value the leadership.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' feedback helps most-able pupils know how to improve.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Work in pupils' books shows successful completion and high levels of achievement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Middle and subject leaders鈥� effectiveness in developing teaching is still in early stages.
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Joydens Wood Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 239 students from age 4-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Our school fosters astonishment and wonder by implementing an engaging curriculum that emphasises effort-based learning. We collaborate and support one another to create our school a place where every student may prosper. We value diversity and recognise everyone's individuality. being punctual for school, maintaining a perfect attendance record, and exhibiting exemplary behaviour for learning Respectful behaviour includes listening to adults and other people, being kind to others despite our differences, and respecting others for who they are. Notwithstanding our differences, appreciating others for who they are, being helpful to others, and listening to adults and other people are all important. Responsible behaviour includes setting a good example for others, taking responsibility for our education, maintaining our school, and showing compassion by encouraging others to act responsibly. being positive role models, taking responsibility for our education, maintaining our school, and displaying kindness by assisting others in doing the same Resilient people take on obstacles with a lot of effort, work hard to get better, and acknowledge their own and others' accomplishments, no matter how big or small. Our school values are ones that we want our kids to live by both at home and in the neighbourhood. You might like to download a Value Leaf and add it to our school's Values Tree if your child exhibits a certain value there.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D-
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C+
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-
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | - |
| Age range | 4-7 | 7-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.2 | 24.5 | 24.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | 105 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 106 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Joydens Wood Infant School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
