The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.2
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.20
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 171 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,078
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 35.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bexley
- Trust
- HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S FEDERATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Steve Wheatley (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4RS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paulinus Church of England Primary School
Primary · 483m away
Barnes Cray Primary School
Primary · 497m away
Haberdashers' Crayford Primary
Primary · 497m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 778m away
Shenstone School
Academy · 811m away
Endeavour Academy Bexley
Academy · 1.0km away
Mayplace Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Wentworth Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Haberdashers' Crayford Academy a selective school?
No. Haberdashers' Crayford Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Haberdashers' Crayford Academy's Ofsted rating?
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Haberdashers' Crayford Academy?
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy currently has 1,078 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Haberdashers' Crayford Academy take?
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Haberdashers' Crayford Academy?
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy is in Dartford, DA1 4RS, in the Bexley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Haberdashers' Crayford Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Haberdashers' Crayford Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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