Haberdashers' Crayford Primary

URN: 147358 • Dartford DA1 4RS

Overview

Name
Haberdashers' Crayford Primary
URN
147358
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Admissions
Trust
HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S FEDERATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kate Ellis (since 2025)
Telephone
Website
Visit
Address
Iron Mill Lane, Dartford DA1 4RS

Summary

Haberdashers' Crayford Primary is a mixed academy converter located in Dartford, Bexley, serving a diverse community with a current enrolment of 243 pupils. Established in 2009, the school operates as a one-form entry primary and is part of the Haberdashers' Academies Trust South. The school shares its site with the linked Haberdashers' Crayford Academy, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration between the two institutions.

The curriculum at Crayford Primary focuses on core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, alongside phonics, grammar, and spelling. The school aims to prepare pupils thoroughly for their transition to secondary education by ensuring they are well-equipped with essential skills and knowledge. Additionally, the school promotes a values-based approach, emphasizing honesty, respect, responsibility, collaboration, belonging, and resilience as key principles in fostering a supportive learning environment.

Crayford Primary is committed to inclusivity and celebrates the diverse backgrounds of its students and families. The school encourages parental involvement and feedback, creating a partnership that enhances the educational experience for all children. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (25.40%), the school is dedicated to providing equitable opportunities for learning and growth within the local community.

Key details

LA
Bexley
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
HABERDASHERS' ASKE'S FEDERATION TRUST
Capacity
236
Pupils
243
Boys
132
Girls
111
FSM %
25.40
Open date
2019-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 243 132 111 236 25.40
2024-09-11 234 134 100 236 25.60
2023-09-11 226 130 96 236 25.10
2022-09-11 226 130 96 236 25.10
2021-09-11 232 132 100 236 21.60
2020-09-11 247 141 106 236 18.70

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