Is Drapers' Brookside Junior School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 26 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 44th of 58 primary schools in Havering. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Drapers' Brookside Junior School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 47% of pupils at Drapers' Brookside Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Drapers' Brookside Junior School?

Applications for Reception places at Drapers' Brookside Junior School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Drapers' Brookside Junior School

Dagnam Park Drive, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 9DJ

Local ranking44th of 58 primary schools in Havering

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

240

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 26 January 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 47.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 65.0%
Writing (Expected): 62.0%
Maths (Expected): 57.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 57.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 238
Boys: 111 (47%)
Girls: 123 (53%)
Capacity: 240 (98% full)
SEND: 26.5%
FSM Eligible: 50.8%
EAL: 35.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 23.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 11.0

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 48.7%
White Other: 16.1%
Black African: 9.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.2%
Asian Other: 3.8%
Asian Bangladeshi: 3.4%
Asian Pakistani: 2.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.1%

48.7%

White British

16.1%

White Other

9.3%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01708371331

admin@drapersbrookside.com

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Dagnam Park Drive

Romford, London

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Administrative

URN: 140818
UKPRN: 10045852
Establishment No.: 2012
Trust: DRAPERS' MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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