Sanders Draper
Hornchurch, RM12 6RT · Havering · secondary school
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16th of 18 secondary schools in Havering we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 891 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 31.0 · 17 | 30% | 0.51 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.37 · 23 | 25% | 0.57 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.7 · 32 | 10% | 0.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sanders Draper overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. In 2024/25, 30.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.37 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in an Inter House sports day.
Getting in
The published school roll is 732 pupils against a stated capacity of 918. 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 to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Sanders Draper
Overview
Sanders Draper is described as a “calm and orderly environment” where pupils are “happy and safe.” The report highlights a strong sense of community, with staff maintaining “high expectations” and fostering “caring, professional relationships.” Leaders have implemented an “ambitious curriculum” that supports most pupils well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a “small school community” where they are well known by staff and peers, fostering confidence through leadership roles.
- Teachers use assessment effectively to check understanding and provide feedback that helps pupils “improve their work.”
- A “culture of reading” is evident, with a diverse library and targeted support for weaker readers to help them “catch up.”
- Staff feel “well supported” and appreciate that leaders are “caring and approachable,” with opportunities for professional development.
- Behaviour is managed proactively, with a “zero-tolerance approach to bullying” and quick interventions to prevent issues escalating.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects,” curriculum changes are not fully embedded, meaning pupils do not deepen subject-specific knowledge as successfully as they could.
- Opportunities for personal development are “not coherently planned,” and participation rates in extra-curricular activities are variable.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to recognise risks and leaders being “rigorous in following up safeguarding issues.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.9 |
| 2024/25 | 44.4 |
| 2025/26 | 42.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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