Principal’s Welcome On behalf of all the pupils and staff at Crayford Academy, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our school. We are delighted when families from the local community we serve decide to send their children to us, to receive a Haberdashers’ education. The primary phase of our school is extremely important, as we know it contributes to our advantage over other schools in the area. Getting to know our pupils and their parents, developing strengths in literacy and numeracy, cultivating your child’s interests in a much broader range of subjects, helps us provide the perfect platform for success in the secondary school and ensure a seamless transition. Being part of a much larger school with over 1500 pupils and belonging to a Federation of schools, gives Crayford Academy pupils further opportunity. We are able to offer security and stability through the sharing of both expertise and resources – the Haberdashers’ advantage. Whilst there is a very clear focus on the importance of studies, particularly being literate and numerate, our pupils are Askeans first and foremost. We have a set of very clear values and expectations of them, ranging from appearance, the highest standards of behaviour, to developing confidence and resilience. Ours is a family of excellence with a first class reputation and Crayford Academy benefits from the healthy competition and network of support that exists amongst Haberdashers’ schools. The primary school is set across two sites, where provision is evenly matched and the standards for pupils and staff are consistent. Whether it is participating in musical activities, competing in sports or going on trips, we guarantee children who attend our primary school will be engaged and challenged. Staff and pupils are very proud of the environment we share. Facilities for learning and recreation are first class, purpose built, safe and allow us to cater for a wide range of abilities. As Principal, I am determined Haberdashers’ Aske’s Crayford Academy will continue to make a positive impact in the London Borough of Bexley. I look forward to working in partnership with you to make this happen. Richard Farrow – Principal
“ THE PRINCIPAL LEADS BY EXAMPLE; HIS BELIEF IN MAKING THIS ACADEMY THE BEST IT CAN BE IS ECHOED BY LEADERS AT ALL LEVELS.” – OFSTED 2014 –