Joy Lane Primary Foundation School
Details
| Age Range | 1-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Joy Lane, CT5 4LT |
| School Website | www.joylane.kent.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1227261430 |
| URN | 135130 |
School Census
| Total | 619 |
| Girls/Boys | 292/327 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.2%/52.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 153 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/02/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/02/2014 | Good |
| 01/05/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/02/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/05/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -1.3 |
| Writing Progress | 0.9 |
| Maths Progress | -2.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 5.0 |
| Writing Progress | 6.3 |
| Maths Progress | 5.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 2.2 |
| Writing Progress | 1.9 |
| Maths Progress | 3.9 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 170 |
| As First Preference | 92 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 89 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 89 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 145 |
| As First Preference | 81 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 84 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 81 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 135 |
| As First Preference | 71 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 78 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 71 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 129 |
| As First Preference | 85 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 86 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 85 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 112 |
| As First Preference | 67 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 69 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 67 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 125 |
| As First Preference | 74 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 76 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 74 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 117 |
| As First Preference | 58 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 62 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 142 |
| As First Preference | 81 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 84 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 81 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 149 |
| As First Preference | 76 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 89 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 76 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 137 |
| As First Preference | 63 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 78 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 63 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 119 |
| As First Preference | 60 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 66 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 96% |
| no | 4% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Oxford Street, , CT5 1DA
Whitstable Junior School
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Oxford Street, , CT5 1DB
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
(0.62 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: High Street, , CT5 1AY