Haberdashers' Crayford Academy, based in Dartford, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy currently has around 1078 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.7% boys and 50.3% girls. Around 35.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.8%. african pupils make up about 22.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 50% who stay in school sixth forms and 28% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Iron Mill Lane, Dartford, DA1 4RS |
| Website: | https://www.habscrayford.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01322402180 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bexley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Steve Wheatley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135951 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1078 |
| Number of Boys: | 536 |
| Number of Girls: | 542 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.80% | 537 |
| African | 22.80% | 246 |
| Other White | 8.00% | 86 |
| Other Mixed | 3.50% | 38 |
| Other Asian | 2.50% | 27 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 20 |
| Other Black | 1.80% | 19 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 18 |
| Indian | 1.60% | 17 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 15 |
| Caribbean | 1.20% | 13 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 8 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | - not rated | 528 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haberdashers' Crayford Primary Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Cray Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | - not rated | 543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Old Road , Crayford DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Crayford Academy Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School for Girls Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | 4out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dartford Grammar School West Hill , DA1 2HW | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kent College Oakfield Lane , DA1 2JT | - not rated | 3,139 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 886 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 886 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.