R J Mitchell Primary School vs Sanders Draper
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.
R J Mitchell Primary School
Hornchurch · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
268 students
Sanders Draper
Hornchurch · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
732 students
| Measure | R J Mitchell Primary School Hornchurch, London | Sanders Draper Hornchurch, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1558 of 1,720 | #411 of 640 |
| National rank | #12375 of 15,697 | #2245 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 268 | 732 |
| Pupils on roll | 268 | 732 |
| Free school meals | 28.1% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 79.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 65.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.07 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hornchurch | Hornchurch |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.rjmitchellprimaryschool.com/ | www.sandersschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sanders Draper scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.7 vs 29.2).
- •Sanders Draper is the larger school with 732 students compared with 268.
- •R J Mitchell Primary School is a local authority school while Sanders Draper is a academy 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 R J Mitchell Primary School better than Sanders Draper?
On the Success Index (England), Sanders Draper ranks higher (44.7 vs 29.2 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 R J Mitchell Primary School and Sanders Draper?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hornchurch and Hornchurch in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
R J Mitchell Primary School: 268. Sanders Draper: 732. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do R J Mitchell Primary School and Sanders Draper rank in London?
R J Mitchell Primary School is 1558th of 1,720 and Sanders Draper is 411th of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).