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Haberdashers' Crayford Academy
Goodgraded 30/11/2022Ages 11–181,078 pupils
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Dartford, within the Bexley local authority. The school has around 1,078 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 30/11/2022, Haberdashers' Crayford Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.7 and 42% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Dartford can view Haberdashers' Crayford Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 30/11/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 845.2
England avg 45.1 · was 44.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths40%
England avg 45% · was 43% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths65%
England avg 65% · was 64% in 2023/24
EBacc entry22%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.8
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 27.4
A-level grade (best 3)29.1
APS best 3: 29.1
AAB or better8%
Retention100%
Value added-0.20
Below average · 95% CI -0.4 to -0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake36.4%
Free school meals36.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language22.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.1%
Attendance90.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence27.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Dartford
All schools in Dartford →Haberdashers' Crayford PrimaryGood · 0.3 miSt Paulinus Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miSt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miShenstone School0.5 miWentworth Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miEndeavour Academy BexleyGood · 0.7 mi
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