Haberdashers' Crayford Academy
Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4RSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Haberdashers' Crayford Academy is a secondary school in Bexley for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 90 schools in Bexley. It ranks 9th of 16 secondary schools in Bexley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 November 2022, report published 19 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 November 2022
Pupils at Haberdashers' Crayford Academy are part of a strong and inclusive community. They respect each other and show kindness and consideration to all. This is a school where pupils learn how to become active citizens. They have many opportunities to develop leadership qualities in roles, such as school council representatives and prefects. Sixth-form students complete voluntary service in the local community. They help at food banks and in primary schools. Leaders have high expectations of pupils and pupils meet these expectations most of the time. They behave well and support each other's well-being, for example, through taking on roles as anti-bullying ambassadors. Bullying is rare. When it does happen, leaders deal with it effectively. Pupils enjoy school. They are safe here. Pupils work hard in lessons, both independently and with their peers. They collaborate well with each other and enjoy their learning. They recognise and value the help that teachers give them. Leaders provide pupils with a diverse range of opportunities to develop their talents and interests. Pupils can take part in sport, music, including a string ensemble and gospel choir, and drama. There are many clubs, including chess, modern foreign languages film club, and a culture and faith sharing group.
What the school should improve
- At key stage 3 and 4, some teachers do not secure pupils' knowledge and understanding effectively. They either fail to check pupils' understanding of that content with enough rigour or select activities that are not well suited to intended learning outcomes. This means that pupils move on to the next stage of learning with gaps in their knowledge and find it difficult to build successfully on their previous learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers become more skilled in the range of strategies they need to help pupils secure essential knowledge and build progressively on that knowledge.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
159 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
78 students
Average A level grade C-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,078 pupils on roll, with places for 1,150
Schools near Haberdashers' Crayford Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 55.1 |
| Dartford Grammar School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 79.9 |
| St Columba's Catholic Boys' School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.4 |
| Dartford Grammar School for Girls | 1 mile | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | Attainment 8: 75.5 |
| Dartford Science & Technology College | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 49.1 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S FEDERATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Steve Wheatley
- Phone
- 01322402180
- Address
- Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4RS
- Local authority
- Bexley
- URN
- 135951
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.