How many pupils does Haberdashers' Crayford Academy have?

Haberdashers' Crayford Academy has 1,078 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Haberdashers' Crayford Academy's Ofsted rating?

Haberdashers' Crayford Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2022).

How does Haberdashers' Crayford Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Haberdashers' Crayford Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.8 in 2025/26.

Is Haberdashers' Crayford Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Haberdashers' Crayford Academy is part of HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S FEDERATION TRUST.

Where is Haberdashers' Crayford Academy?

Haberdashers' Crayford Academy is located at Iron Mill Lane, Dartford, Bexley, DA1 4RS.

Haberdashers' Crayford Academy

Iron Mill Lane, Dartford, Bexley, DA1 4RS

Good

Inspected 30 November 2022

Good

Ofsted

43.8

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,078

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Haberdashers' Crayford Academy

Haberdashers' Crayford Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dartford, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,078 pupils on roll. It is part of HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S FEDERATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.8 (2025/26). 36.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Bexley →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,078 / 1,150 (94%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 30 November 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

36.4%

Free school meals

22.9%

EAL

1.7%

SEN support

14.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

43.8

Attainment 8

162 pupils

33.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

64.8%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

25 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

73%

To higher education

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

91%

Sustained destination

85%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.8%

Overall absence

22.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

69.5

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£50,861

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,289 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,363

Spend per pupil

£8,442

Income per pupil

61%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Iron Mill Lane, Dartford, Bexley, DA1 4RS
Phone: 01322402180
Principal: Steve Wheatley
Website: https://www.habscrayford.org.uk/

Academy Trust

HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S FEDERATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Haberdashers' Crayford Academy?: Haberdashers' Crayford Academy is an academy sponsor led in Dartford, Bexley, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Haberdashers' Crayford Academy have?: Haberdashers' Crayford Academy has 1,078 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Haberdashers' Crayford Academy's Ofsted rating?: Haberdashers' Crayford Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2022).
How does Haberdashers' Crayford Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Haberdashers' Crayford Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.8 in 2025/26.
Is Haberdashers' Crayford Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Haberdashers' Crayford Academy is part of HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S FEDERATION TRUST.
Where is Haberdashers' Crayford Academy?: Haberdashers' Crayford Academy is located at Iron Mill Lane, Dartford, Bexley, DA1 4RS.

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