Is Drapers' Maylands Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 18 November 2025 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Strong standard, one at Expected standard and one at Exceptional. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 32nd of 58 primary schools in Havering. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Drapers' Maylands Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 77% of pupils at Drapers' Maylands Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Drapers' Maylands Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Drapers' Maylands Primary 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' Maylands Primary School

Settle Road, Romford, RM3 9XR

Local ranking32nd of 58 primary schools in Havering

Ofsted: Strong

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 18 November 2025.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 18 November 2025 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Exceptional
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 77.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 82.0%
Writing (Expected): 85.0%
Maths (Expected): 87.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 92.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 39

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 361
Boys: 187 (54%)
Girls: 161 (46%)
Capacity: 420 (83% full)
SEND: 17.5%
FSM Eligible: 29.6%
EAL: 45.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 15.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,488/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 38.4%
White Other: 31.5%
Mixed Other: 8.2%
Black African: 6.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.6%
Asian Other: 2.6%
Black Caribbean: 2.0%
Asian Pakistani: 1.4%

38.4%

White British

31.5%

White Other

8.2%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01708371331

admin@drapersmaylands.com

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Settle Road

Romford, London

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Administrative

URN: 141549
UKPRN: 10053420
Establishment No.: 2020
Trust: DRAPERS' MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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