Drapers' Brookside Junior School vs St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 26 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
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
233 students
| Measure | Drapers' Brookside Junior School Romford, London | St. Mary Cray Primary Academy Orpington, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1618 of 1,720 | #1580 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #13365 of 15,697 | #12809 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 234 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 47.4% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 9% |
| 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 | Orpington |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.drapersbrookside.com/ | www.st-marycray.bromley.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St. Mary Cray Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.1 vs 24.0).
- •Drapers' Brookside Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (47% vs 41%).
- •St. Mary Cray Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Drapers' Brookside Junior School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 233.
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 St. Mary Cray Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St. Mary Cray Primary Academy ranks higher (27.1 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 St. Mary Cray Primary Academy?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Romford and Orpington in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drapers' Brookside Junior School: 234. St. Mary Cray Primary Academy: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drapers' Brookside Junior School and St. Mary Cray Primary Academy rank in London?
Drapers' Brookside Junior School is 1618th of 1,720 and St. Mary Cray Primary Academy is 1580th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).