Joydens Wood Infant School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Joydens Wood Infant School
Address: Park Way
Town/City: Bexley
County: Kent
Postcode: DA5 2JD
Telephone Number: 01322 523188
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-7)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Nexus Education Schools Trust
Sponsor: Nexus Education Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lorraine Richards
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 190 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 70% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.9%

Location and administration

URN: 137660
DfE Number: 886/2500
UKPRN: 10035690
UPRN: 200000534792
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Dartford (E07000107)
Constituency: Dartford (E14001191)
Electoral Ward: Joyden's Wood (E05012400)

Easting & Northing: 551436E, 172012N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 25' 39.07" N 0° 10' 37.24" E
Plus Code: 9F32C5HG+2R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Lara Akala - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 November 2029.
  • Stephanie Austen - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 July 2027.
  • Ms Emma Blake - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 October 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 October 2027.
  • Kelly Clifford - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 April 2028.
  • Junior Gambura - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 June 2026.
  • Suzanne Groves - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 May 2030.
  • Liz Laws - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Paul Redford - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Lorraine Richards - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Dr Anwar Tlili - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 November 2025.
  • Ms Ki Yan Wings Turkington - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 August 2026.