Joy Lane Primary Foundation School

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ Nursery

GoodPrimaryAges 1–11619 pupils

Joy Lane, CT5 4LTWebsite01227261430

Good619 pupilsAges 1–11

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Pupils619

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Type

Foundation

Phase

Primary

Age Range

1 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

619 / 630 (98%)

Head Teacher

Ms Debra Hines

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Apr 2024

AdmissionsIn demand

1.1x oversubscribed (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

Capacity: 36 places

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

5.4%

Absence rate

Avg 5.9%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.4%vs 5.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.4%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence15.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate3.6%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

Capacity: 36 places

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support 11.5%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 8.1%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder53 (44%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health36 (30%)

Speech, Language & Communication10 (8%)

Not Assessed7 (6%)

Specific Learning Difficulty6 (5%)

Other5 (4%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty2 (2%)

Physical Disability1 (1%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 36

Teaching assistants (FTE)50

Support staff (FTE)56

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils619

Free school meals 24.2%

English as additional language 4.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British90.5%

White Other2.9%

Mixed Other2.6%

Mixed White & Asian1.0%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.0%

Gypsy/Roma0.5%

Asian Other0.5%

Mixed White & African0.3%

Other0.2%

White Irish0.2%

Indian0.2%

Unclassified0.2%

Black African0.2%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£7,759

total expenditure per pupil

+£359 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,291

Support staff£1,614

Premises£393

Energy£204

Learning resources£242

Income per pupil£7,594

2023-24

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