Drapers' Brookside Infant School vs Mead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 768 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drapers' Brookside Infant School
Romford · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
198 students
Mead Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
801 students
| Measure | Drapers' Brookside Infant School Romford, London | Mead Primary School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1567 of 1,720 | #1702 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #12673 of 15,697 | #15041 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 198 | 801 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 801 |
| Free school meals | 32.8% | 34.9% |
| Capacity filled | 110% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.drapersbrookside.com | www.mead.havering.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Drapers' Brookside Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.7 vs 12.0).
- •Mead Primary School is the larger school with 801 students compared with 198.
- •Drapers' Brookside Infant School is a academy school while Mead 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' Brookside Infant School better than Mead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Drapers' Brookside Infant School ranks higher (27.7 vs 12.0 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 Drapers' Brookside Infant School and Mead Primary School?
About 768 m in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drapers' Brookside Infant School: 198. Mead Primary School: 801. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drapers' Brookside Infant School and Mead Primary School rank in London?
Drapers' Brookside Infant School is 1567th of 1,720 and Mead Primary School is 1702nd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).