Classpot

Drapers' Brookside Infant School

Havering, RM3 9DJPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
50 1st-choice / 52 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Drapers' Brookside Infant School

Drapers' Brookside Infant School serves children from age 3 to 7 in Havering, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good across every category — a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018. While the school doesn't publish Key Stage 2 results (its pupils leave at the end of Year 2, before SATs are taken), the local authority average for KS2 attainment in Havering is 65. That figure applies to schools that do sit the tests, so it's not directly comparable, but it does give a sense of the benchmark in the area. What stands out more immediately is the school's popularity: it received 109 applications for 52 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of 2.1 to 1. All 50 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that families who really want this school tend to get in, but competition from outside that group is stiff.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDagnam Park Drive, Romford, Havering, RM3 9DJ
HeadteacherAngela Winch
Local AuthorityHavering
Number of Pupils229
Free School Meals (FSM)31.0%
School Capacity229 / 180 (127% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Oct 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryDining HallSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

SwimmingTennisAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaCodingBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Drapers' Brookside Infant School

Drapers' Brookside Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.