Compare Joydens Wood Infant School and Old Bexley Church of England School and Upton Primary School

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Joydens Wood Infant School (Primary) in Bexley; Old Bexley Church of England School (Primary) in Bexley; Upton Primary School (Primary) in Bexley — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Joydens Wood Infant School, Old Bexley Church of England School and Upton Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Bexley, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Upton Primary School), published Sep 2017. The lowest is 2 (Joydens Wood Infant School), published Jun 2014. The most recent inspection on record is for Old Bexley Church of England School (Jul 2023). average roll around ≈ 450, combined total ≈ 1,350, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–5–10%; spread across trusts such as Nexus Education Schools Trust and AMADEUS PRIMARY ACADEMIES TRUST.

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Attribute	Joydens Wood Infant School DA5 2JD	Old Bexley Church of England School DA5 3JR	Upton Primary School DA5 1HH
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	Bexley Kent DA5 2JD	Bexley Kent DA5 3JR	Bexley Kent DA5 1HH
Latest Ofsted	2 26 Jun 2014	2 4 Jul 2023	1 11 Sep 2017
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	270	840	454
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Nexus Education Schools Trust	AMADEUS PRIMARY ACADEMIES TRUST	Bexley (303)
Website	www.joydens-wood-infant.kent.sch.uk	www.oldbexley.apat.org.uk	www.upton.bexley.sch.uk
Telephone	01322523188	01322527981	02083037266
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Joydens Wood Infant School

DA5 2JD

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Bexley
Kent
DA5 2JD
Ofsted: 2 26 Jun 2014
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Nexus Education Schools Trust
Website: www.joydens-wood-infant.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01322523188

Old Bexley Church of England School

DA5 3JR

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Bexley
Kent
DA5 3JR
Ofsted: 2 4 Jul 2023
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: AMADEUS PRIMARY ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.oldbexley.apat.org.uk
Telephone: 01322527981

Upton Primary School

DA5 1HH

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Bexley
Kent
DA5 1HH
Ofsted: 1 11 Sep 2017
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bexley (303)
Website: www.upton.bexley.sch.uk
Telephone: 02083037266

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.