Located in Romford, Drapers' Brookside Infant School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Drapers' Brookside Infant School currently has around 229 pupils on roll, which is about 127% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.9% boys and 54.1% girls. Around 31.0% 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 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.2%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.5%. other white pupils make up about 20.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Dagnam Park Drive, Romford, RM3 9DJ |
| Website: | www.drapersbrookside.com |
| Telephone: | 01708371331 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Havering |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Angela Winch |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142966 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/10/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 229 |
| Number of Boys: | 105 |
| Number of Girls: | 124 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 44.50% | 102 |
| Other White | 20.10% | 46 |
| African | 7.40% | 17 |
| Other Asian | 4.80% | 11 |
| Pakistani | 4.40% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.50% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 3.50% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.10% | 7 |
| Indian | 3.10% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drapers' Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Infant School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Brookside Junior School Dagnam Park Drive , Harold Hill RM3 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 87 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mead Primary School Amersham Road , Harold Hill RM3 9JD | 3out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Wood School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drapers' Academy Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9XR | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | - not rated | 2,815 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redden Court School Cotswold Road , Harold Wood RM3 0TS | 4out of 4 | 2,815 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Royal Liberty School Upper Brentwood Road , RM2 6HJ | - not rated | 3,078 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusion Support Tutor The Albe , Gooshays Drive RM3 9LB | - not rated | 428 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Koru Independent AP Academy 90 Taunton Road , Harold Hill RM3 7SU | - not rated | 933 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dycorts School Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Forest Approach Settle Road , Harold Hill RM3 9YA | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Business and Education C.O. King's Wood School Settle Road , Colchester Road RM3 9XR | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.