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The Craylands School
Craylands Lane, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0LP, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.3 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
422
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education. It boasts impressive KS2 results, with 76% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. However, only 10% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (106 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
98%
My child is happy
95%
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
Progress is communicated
91%
School has high expectations
85%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.3%
White Other11.4%
Black African6.6%
Mixed Other3.6%
Asian Indian3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.44655, 0.30177 · DA10 0LP
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN132764
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.craylands.kent.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Craylands School rated by Ofsted?
The Craylands School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2016.
Is The Craylands School a good school?
The Craylands School scores 77.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Craylands School?
Based on 106 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Craylands School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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