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Drapers' Academy
Settle Road, Harold Hill, Romford, Essex, RM3 9XR, Havering
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.5 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,206
Capacity
1,120
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 84% nationally. Parent satisfaction is high, with 83% recommending the school, although the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or higher in English and Maths is somewhat lower at 35%. Additionally, nearly 79% of students progress to university, with 21% attending top-third institutions, indicating a positive outlook for higher education opportunities.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.8 | Bottom 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 52% | Bottom 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 28% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 48% | Top 45% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 24% | Top 45% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 79% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 84 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (220 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
School has high expectations
94%
My child is happy
92%
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Progress is communicated
88%
School supports development
85%
I'd recommend this school
83%
School keeps me informed
81%
Behaviour is good
81%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.4%
White Other19.3%
Black African9.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Black Caribbean2.7%
Asian Other2.2%
Black Other2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Other0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.60956, 0.24003 · RM3 9XR
School details
Local authorityHavering
RegionLondon
URN136090
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.drapersacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Drapers' Academy rated by Ofsted?
Drapers' Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Drapers' Academy a good school?
Drapers' Academy scores 31.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Drapers' Academy?
Based on 220 Ofsted Parent View responses, Drapers' Academy receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Drapers' Academy in GCSEs?
Drapers' Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.8. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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