The Craylands School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Craylands Lane Swanscombe Kent DA10 0LP |
| Phone | 01322388230 |
| Reference Number | 132764 |
The Craylands School has effectively maintained the high standards noted in its previous inspection, demonstrating a strong commitment to fostering a positive and enriching learning environment for its pupils. Students take pride in their school and are encouraged to voice their opinions, contributing to a culture of respect and support. The school's values are deeply integrated into school life, with pupils showing enthusiasm in their learning and collaboration during activities. Although many pupils perform well academically and develop essential skills, there are areas identified for improvement, particularly in phonics and handwriting, where some pupils require more timely support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 422 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.69%
Girls: 44.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 23 | 59 |
| 2 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 3 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 4 | 35 | 24 | 59 |
| 5 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 6 | 34 | 29 | 63 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.3% |
| White, Other | 11.4% |
| African | 6.6% |
| Indian | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 24 Sep 2019 | School inspection |
| 11 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 30 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit pride in their school community and learning.
- Strong challenge and high expectations in academic performance.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Positive behavior and respectful interactions among students.
- Proactive leadership that encourages pupil voice and initiative.
- A wide range of opportunities for personal development through extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils' phonics knowledge and handwriting skills are not addressed swiftly enough.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | ||
| Writing | 0.7 | ||
| Maths | 1.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 58 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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