Drapers' Brookside Infant School
127%
Capacity
229
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Drapers' Brookside Infant School
Drapers' Brookside Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Havering community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 229 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (127% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Drapers' Brookside Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Angela Winch, it falls under Havering local authority.
Drapers' Brookside Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 109 applications for 52 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Drapers' Brookside Infant School include Library, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Athletics, Rounders, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Coding, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Havering, Drapers' Brookside Infant School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Dagnam Park Drive, Romford, Havering, RM3 9DJ |
| Headteacher | Angela Winch |
| Local Authority | Havering |
| Number of Pupils | 229 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.0% |
| School Capacity | 229 / 180 (127% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
109
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dagnam Park Drive, Romford
Havering, RM3 9DJ
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