Drapers' Brookside Junior School vs Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 935 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drapers' Brookside Junior School
Romford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
234 students
Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School
Romford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
277 students
| Measure | Drapers' Brookside Junior School Romford, London | Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1618 of 1,720 | #1604 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #13365 of 15,697 | #13192 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 234 | 277 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 277 |
| Free school meals | 47.4% | 40.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 50.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.drapersbrookside.com/ | draperspyrgo.com/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (24.0 vs 24.9).
- •Drapers' Brookside Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (47% vs 46%).
- •Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School is the larger school with 277 students compared with 234.
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 Junior School better than Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Drapers' Brookside Junior School and Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School?
About 935 m in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drapers' Brookside Junior School: 234. Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School: 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drapers' Brookside Junior School and Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School rank in London?
Drapers' Brookside Junior School is 1618th of 1,720 and Drapers' Pyrgo Priory School is 1604th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).