Drapers' Academy
#530 of 640 secondary schools in London
#3220 of 4,090 nationally
About Drapers' Academy
Drapers' Academy is a academy secondary located in Romford, in the Havering local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 11–18. In 2025 it enrolled 1,196 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 24.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary schools in England and 530th of 640 ranked secondary schools in London. Its strongest component is grade 5+ in english & maths (35th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 1,196; capacity filled 106.8%; grade 4+ english & maths 51.8%; ebacc average points 3.46.
There are 51 schools in Romford; Drapers' Academy ranks 42nd of 48 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)38.8
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)35.1%
- A level points per entry (10%)28.7
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)44.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Drapers' Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 1,196
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 44.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 106.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 38.8
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 35.1%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 51.8%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 3.46
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 28.7
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
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Schools near Drapers' Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Drapers' Maylands Primary School
Romford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
348 students · 143 m away
Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School
Romford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
277 students · 187 m away
Mead Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
801 students · 910 m away
Drapers' Brookside Infant School
Romford · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
198 students · 1.1 km away
Drapers' Brookside Junior School
Romford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
234 students · 1.1 km away
Harold Court Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
420 students · 1.2 km away
Broadford Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
654 students · 1.5 km away
Edullect Academy Independent School
Romford · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
41 students · 1.6 km away
Koru Independent AP Academy
Romford · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
33 students · 1.8 km away
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Weald
Brentwood · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
454 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Academy secondary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
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1,191 students
Sarah Bonnell School
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1,202 students
Avanti House School
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1,206 students
The St Marylebone CofE School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,181 students
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre
Surbiton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,212 students
The Kingston Academy
Kingston upon Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,213 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Drapers' Academy a good school?
Drapers' Academy has a Success Index (England) of 24.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #530 of 640 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Drapers' Academy rank in London?
Drapers' Academy ranks #530 of 640 secondary schools in London and #3220 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Drapers' Academy?
Drapers' Academy had 1,196 students in 2025.
Is Drapers' Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Drapers' Academy is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–18. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Drapers' Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Drapers' Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.