Drapers' AcademySettle Road , Romford

Located in Romford, Drapers' Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Drapers' Academy currently has around 1206 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.5% boys and 50.5% girls. Around 43.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 11.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34.9%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 47.4%. other white pupils make up about 19.3%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 16% who stay in school sixth forms and 50% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .