The Craylands School
Swanscombe, DA10 0LP · Kent · primary school
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118th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 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 — 8.7/10 against 2,176 of them, against 7.4/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| 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.
The Craylands School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 414 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the inspection was recent, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since February 2025? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about The Craylands School
Overview
The Craylands School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are proud of their school community, behave calmly and positively, and achieve well against high expectations. The school fosters a supportive culture where pupils are encouraged to have a voice and help one another.
Strengths
- Teachers have secure subject knowledge and effectively check pupils’ understanding, adapting teaching to address misconceptions and challenge thinking.
- The school is swift to identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing effective strategies and resources so they access learning well.
- Leaders create a culture that embraces difference, with pupils demonstrating respect and helping each other, underpinned by the school’s ‘ROARS’ values.
- Children in Reception make a strong start to their learning, focusing on communication and vocabulary, while older pupils take leadership roles seriously.
- The school provides a wide range of opportunities for personal development, including extra-curricular clubs, school trips, and outdoor learning in the meadow.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils’ gaps in phonics knowledge and handwriting are not addressed swiftly enough, delaying fluency in reading and writing.
- Handwriting teaching is not currently consistent, as teachers do not always address letter formation, preventing pupils from gaining writing fluency.
Safeguarding
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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
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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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