Haberdashers' Crayford Primary
Dartford, DA1 4RS · Bexley · primary school
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34th of 55 primary schools in Bexley we can score, 60 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.3/10 against 2,515 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Haberdashers' Crayford Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in stage singing, an art exhibition, Forest School trips, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 243 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the Forest School trip integrate with the daily curriculum? What specific support is available for pupils who are working towards the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Haberdashers' Crayford Primary
Overview
Haberdashers’ Crayford Primary is described as a “small, friendly and welcoming school” where pupils feel happy and safe. Leaders have designed an “ambitious and rich curriculum” that supports strong achievement across most subjects, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from “nurturing and warm” working relationships with staff who know them well and respond swiftly to their needs.
- The curriculum is structured to help pupils build knowledge coherently, with reading prioritised from Reception through new programmes and a well-stocked library.
- Pupils develop a broad understanding of the world through cultural events, such as ‘Global Goals Day’, and take on leadership roles like reading ambassadors.
- Staff provide “well devised” individual support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to learn effectively alongside their peers.
- Leaders and governors have “clearly structured roles” and support staff workload and well-being effectively.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, the curriculum is not implemented securely or ambitiously enough, meaning pupils do not deepen subject-specific knowledge.
- A significant increase in suspensions indicates that recently introduced behaviour strategies are not yet fully embedded or applied consistently by all staff.
- The school needs to work more closely with parents and carers to enhance their confidence in the school’s work.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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