Shenstone School, based in Crayford, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special converter 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.
Shenstone School currently has around 209 pupils on roll, which is about 70% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 71.3% boys and 28.7% girls. Around 37.3% 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 8.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (51.2%). african pupils make up about 13.9% , followed by other asian at 10%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 94 Old Road, Crayford, DA1 4DZ |
| Website: | www.shenstone-tkat.org |
| Telephone: | 01322524145 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Bexley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Lori Ann Mackey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144041 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 209 |
| Number of Boys: | 149 |
| Number of Girls: | 60 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 51.20% | 107 |
| African | 13.90% | 29 |
| Other Asian | 10.00% | 21 |
| Other White | 6.20% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 5.30% | 11 |
| Other Black | 4.30% | 9 |
| Chinese | 2.90% | 6 |
| Indian | 2.40% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Old Road , Crayford DA1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 36 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paulinus Church of England Primary School Iron Mill Lane , Crayford DA1 4RW | - not rated | 361 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayplace Primary School Woodside Road , DA7 6EQ | - not rated | 515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayplace Primary School Woodside Road , DA7 6EQ | - not rated | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 886 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic School for Girls Watling Street , DA6 7QJ | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School Halcot Avenue , DA6 7QB | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenstone School 94 Old Road , DA1 4DZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | - not rated | 313 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour Academy Bexley Woodside Road , DA7 6LB | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Colyers Lane , DA8 3PB | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.