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The Craylands School

Craylands Lane, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0LP

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Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
76%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
422
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About The Craylands School

The Craylands School is a community school in Swanscombe, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 422 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 33.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Kent →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
422 / 420 (100%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

33.1%
Free school meals
7.5%
EAL
2.4%
SEN support
15.9%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

76%
Expected standard (RWM)
10%
Higher standard (RWM)
107
Avg reading score
107
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.4%
Overall absence
12.6%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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.

20.08
Teachers (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
21
Pupils per teacher
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
22.08
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -2.3 vs 2023/24
£44,744
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 4% on leadership pay
↑ +£125 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 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.

£6,885
Spend per pupil
£6,675
Income per pupil
45%
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
Craylands Lane, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0LP
Phone
01322388230
Headteacher
Kris Hiscock

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Craylands School?
The Craylands School is a community school in Swanscombe, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does The Craylands School have?
The Craylands School has 422 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Craylands School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
76% of pupils at The Craylands School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is The Craylands School?
The Craylands School is located at Craylands Lane, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0LP.

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