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Haberdashers' Crayford Academy

Bexley, DA1 4RSSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
-0.13
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
191 1st-choice / 180 places
Ranking
#1,859
of 3,141 nationally

About Haberdashers' Crayford Academy

Haberdashers' Crayford Academy sits in the middle of the pack academically within Bexley, but its headline Progress 8 score of -0.13 is below the local authority average of 0.03 for secondary schools. That difference is modest — roughly one month's less progress per subject across KS4 than the typical Bexley pupil — and the school's Progress 8 banding is officially rated as 'Average', so it's not a cause for alarm. What stands out more is the context: Bexley is a strong-performing borough, with three Outstanding secondaries and grammar schools like Chislehurst and Sidcup and Townley Grammar posting Progress 8 scores above 0.66. Ranked 10th out of 17 schools in the LA, Crayford Academy is comfortably mid-table, not struggling but not challenging the top tier. The school's Attainment 8 score of 44.3 and basics pass rate (grade 4 or above in English and maths) of 64% are solid state-school figures, though the basics rate at grade 5 or above drops to 42.7%, reflecting the gap between securing a pass and a strong pass.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressIron Mill Lane, Dartford, Bexley, DA1 4RS
HeadteacherSteve Wheatley
Local AuthorityBexley
Number of Pupils1,078
Free School Meals (FSM)35.5%
School Capacity1,078 / 1,150 (94% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Sports HallArt StudiosTheatreTennis CourtsSwimming PoolMusic RoomsLibraryScience LabsSixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsDining HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

AthleticsMartial ArtsNetballSwimmingCricketGymnasticsRugbyBadminton

Clubs & Activities

DebateOrchestraModel United NationsEco ClubDuke of EdinburghScience ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-17:00

Source: habscrayford.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Haberdashers' Crayford Academy

Haberdashers' Crayford Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.