Drapers' Academy vs Harold Court Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drapers' Academy
Romford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,196 students
Harold Court Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
420 students
| Measure | Drapers' Academy Romford, London | Harold Court Primary School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #530 of 640 | #929 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3220 of 4,090 | #5744 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,196 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,196 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 44.7% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 106.8% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.46 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.7 | – |
| town | Romford | Romford |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.drapersacademy.com | www.haroldcourt.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harold Court Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 24.3).
- •Drapers' Academy is the larger school with 1,196 students compared with 420.
- •Drapers' Academy is a academy school while Harold Court Primary School is a local authority 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 Drapers' Academy better than Harold Court Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Harold Court Primary School ranks higher (60.5 vs 24.3 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 Drapers' Academy and Harold Court Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drapers' Academy: 1,196. Harold Court Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drapers' Academy and Harold Court Primary School rank in London?
Drapers' Academy is 530th of 640 and Harold Court Primary School is 929th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).