Broadford Primary School vs Drapers' Brookside Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 798 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broadford Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
654 students
Drapers' Brookside Junior School
Romford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
234 students
| Measure | Broadford Primary School Romford, London | Drapers' Brookside Junior School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1592 of 1,720 | #1618 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #12956 of 15,697 | #13365 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 654 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 654 | 234 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | 47.4% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Romford | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.broadford.havering.sch.uk/ | www.drapersbrookside.com/ |
The verdict
- •Broadford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.2 vs 24.0).
- •Broadford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (49% vs 47%).
- •Drapers' Brookside Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Broadford Primary School is the larger school with 654 students compared with 234.
- •Broadford Primary School is a local authority school while Drapers' Brookside Junior School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Broadford Primary School better than Drapers' Brookside Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Broadford Primary School ranks higher (26.2 vs 24.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Broadford Primary School and Drapers' Brookside Junior School?
About 798 m in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Broadford Primary School: 654. Drapers' Brookside Junior School: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Broadford Primary School and Drapers' Brookside Junior School rank in London?
Broadford Primary School is 1592nd of 1,720 and Drapers' Brookside Junior School is 1618th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).