Drapers' Brookside Junior School vs Hilldene Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 1.3 km 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
Hilldene Primary School
Romford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
643 students
| Measure | Drapers' Brookside Junior School Romford, London | Hilldene Primary School Romford, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1618 of 1,720 | #1173 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #13365 of 15,697 | #7843 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 234 | 643 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 643 |
| Free school meals | 47.4% | 24.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 89.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 12% |
| 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/ | hilldene.havering.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hilldene Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.6 vs 24.0).
- •Hilldene Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 47%).
- •Hilldene Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Hilldene Primary School is the larger school with 643 students compared with 234.
- •Drapers' Brookside Junior School is a academy school while Hilldene 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 Junior School better than Hilldene Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hilldene Primary School ranks higher (50.6 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 Drapers' Brookside Junior School and Hilldene Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Romford and Romford in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drapers' Brookside Junior School: 234. Hilldene Primary School: 643. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drapers' Brookside Junior School and Hilldene Primary School rank in London?
Drapers' Brookside Junior School is 1618th of 1,720 and Hilldene Primary School is 1173rd of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).