Crockenhill Primary School, based in , provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Crockenhill Primary School currently has around 203 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 43.3% boys and 56.7% girls. Around 30.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.9%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | The Green, , BR8 8JG |
| Website: | http://www.crockenhill.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 03000658300 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Karen Dodd |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 118254 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 203 |
| Number of Boys: | 88 |
| Number of Girls: | 115 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 75.90% | 154 |
| Other White | 5.90% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 3.40% | 7 |
| African | 3.40% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 3.40% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.00% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crockenhill Primary School The Green , Crockenhill BR8 8JG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School St Mary's Road , BR8 7BU | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's County Infant School St Mary's Road , BR8 7BU | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Firs Primary School Court Crescent , BR8 8NR | 3out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior School St Mary's Road , BR8 7BU | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchards Academy St Mary's Road , BR8 7TE | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanley Technology College St Mary's Road , BR8 7TE | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hextable School Egerton Avenue , Hextable BR8 7LU | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hextable Egerton Avenue , BR8 7LU | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Behaviour Guidance Support Service - Centre Class C/O the Caretakers House , St Mary's Road BR8 7TE | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SupaJam Education In Music and Media St Marys Road , BR8 7TE | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Annex School House Pembroke House , Leydenhatch Lane BR8 7PS | - not rated | 2,597 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent House Hospital School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4EP | - not rated | 2,661 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawcroft School Crockenhill Road , St Mary Cray BR5 4ES | - not rated | 2,661 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.