Alkerden Church of England Academy vs The Craylands School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 863 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alkerden Church of England Academy
Ebbsfleet Valley · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
128 students
The Craylands School
Swanscombe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
| Measure | Alkerden Church of England Academy Ebbsfleet Valley, South East | The Craylands School Swanscombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #382 of 679 | #890 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2255 of 4,090 | #4956 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 128 | 414 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 414 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 33.1% |
| Capacity filled | – | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ebbsfleet Valley | Swanscombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.alkerdenacademy.co.uk/ | www.craylands.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Craylands School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 44.4).
- •The Craylands School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 128.
- •Alkerden Church of England Academy is a academy school while The Craylands School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alkerden Church of England Academy better than The Craylands School?
On the Success Index (England), The Craylands School ranks higher (64.5 vs 44.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alkerden Church of England Academy and The Craylands School?
About 863 m in a straight line, between Ebbsfleet Valley and Swanscombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alkerden Church of England Academy: 128. The Craylands School: 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alkerden Church of England Academy and The Craylands School rank in South East?
Alkerden Church of England Academy is 382nd of 679 and The Craylands School is 890th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).