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Haberdashers' Crayford Academy
Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4RS, Bexley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.7 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,078
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.2, placing it in the top 53% of schools in the UK. While 65% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 40% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating some room for improvement in higher attainment levels. Additionally, 73% of pupils progress to university, though only 7% enter top-third institutions, suggesting a focus on broad access rather than elite pathways.
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Last inspected: 30 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.2 | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 22% | Bottom 24% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | Bottom 24% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 88 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.8%
Black African22.8%
White Other8.0%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Black Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Indian1.6%
Other1.4%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.45523, 0.18305 · DA1 4RS
School details
Local authorityBexley
RegionLondon
URN135951
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.habscrayford.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Haberdashers' Crayford Academy rated by Ofsted?
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 November 2022.
Is Haberdashers' Crayford Academy a good school?
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy scores 45.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Haberdashers' Crayford Academy in GCSEs?
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.2. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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