Open State Primary Mixed

The Craylands School

Craylands Lane, Swanscombe, DA10 0LP
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The Craylands School
Swanscombe, DA10 0LP
422 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
25.80% FSM %
235 Boys
187 Girls
About The Craylands School

The Craylands School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Swanscombe, Kent, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 422 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Kris Hiscock.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Dartford
Parliamentary Constituency Dartford
Ward Swanscombe
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2003
UKPRN 10074200
URN 132764
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Miss Lacie Kerner Chair of Governors 06/10/2024 05/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Pelumi Adetokunbo Governor 19/03/2025 18/03/2029 Appointed by LA
Mr Samson Akinwale Governor 08/02/2024 07/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Eloise Callanan Governor 08/10/2024 07/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Kelly Chandler Governor 11/02/2025 10/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Clare Espline Governor 15/07/2025 14/07/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Kris Hiscock Governor 20/05/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Luke Hunter Governor 20/04/2021 19/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Lacey Kerner Governor 20/10/2021 19/10/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Anne Scarborough Governor 13/12/2022 12/12/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Antonia Tony Fadipe Governor 10/12/2024 09/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Craylands School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Swanscombe, Kent.
The Craylands School has 422 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
The Craylands School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Craylands School is Mr Kris Hiscock.
The Craylands School is at Craylands Lane, Swanscombe, DA10 0LP, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Craylands School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Craylands School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Kris Hiscock
Craylands Lane, Swanscombe, DA10 0LP
01322388230
www.craylands.kent.sch.uk
Location
DA10 0LP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 132764
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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