Drapers' Brookside Junior School
Romford, RM3 9DJ · Havering · primary school
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43rd of 49 primary schools in Havering we can score, 59 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.6/10 against 1,307 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Drapers' Brookside Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths?
What Ofsted said about Drapers' Brookside Junior School
Overview
Drapers’ Brookside Junior School continues to be a good school, providing a happy and cohesive community where pupils are safe and enjoy their learning. Leaders are ambitious for pupils, prioritising reading and ensuring they are well-prepared for secondary school through a broad and rich curriculum. The school fosters strong relationships between staff and pupils, with effective support for those with special educational needs and disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as "happy and safe," with staff fostering "warm and supportive working relationships" that help new arrivals settle quickly.
- Leaders prioritise reading across the curriculum, using regular assessments to provide "carefully tailored extra help" for those needing support.
- The curriculum is planned to ensure pupils learn a "deep body of knowledge," with clear sequencing allowing them to apply learning to demanding contexts.
- Behaviour is excellent, with "very little learning time lost to low-level disruption" and bullying being rare and dealt with effectively.
- Staff are well-trained and supported, with leaders investing in materials and training to help teachers plan lessons and assess learning.
Areas to improve
- In some cases, teachers do not check effectively how well pupils have understood subject content, meaning "misconceptions or gaps in learning are not picked up and sorted out promptly."
- Leaders need to ensure teachers identify less secure aspects of learning and adapt teaching to tackle these gaps effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to recognise risks, meticulous records kept, and effective liaison with external agencies to ensure vulnerable pupils receive help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 32% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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