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Drapers' Brookside Junior School

Havering, RM3 9DJPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
32%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#13,192
of 13,686 nationally

About Drapers' Brookside Junior School

Drapers' Brookside Junior School in Havering is a state primary for pupils aged 7 to 11, and its intake tells a distinct story. With 238 pupils against a capacity of 240, the school is essentially full, suggesting steady local demand. However, the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 50.8%, which is significantly above the national average for primary schools and points to a catchment with high levels of socio-economic disadvantage. The school is non-denominational and mixed, and is led by headteacher Angela Winch. Despite being oversubscribed in terms of capacity, the school does not appear to be a first-choice for many families in the borough; it ranks 49th out of 49 primary schools in Havering on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the bottom 50% nationally. This context is important for parents weighing up the school's academic profile against its inclusive, community-focused role.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDagnam Park Drive, Romford, Havering, RM3 9DJ
HeadteacherAngela Winch
Local AuthorityHavering
Number of Pupils238
Free School Meals (FSM)50.8%
School Capacity238 / 240 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (26 Jan 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomLibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisGymnasticsAthleticsFootballCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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