The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 422
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Kris Hiscock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Craylands Lane, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManor Community Primary School
Primary · 753m away
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Knockhall Primary School
Primary · 936m away
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet
Secondary · 944m away
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard
Primary · 1.2km away
Ebbsfleet Green Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lawn Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Springhead Park Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Craylands School's Ofsted rating?
The Craylands School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Craylands School?
The Craylands School currently has 422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Craylands School take?
The Craylands School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Craylands School?
The Craylands School is in Swanscombe, DA10 0LP, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Craylands School have a sixth form?
No, The Craylands School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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