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Drapers' Maylands Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Drapers' Maylands Primary School is a free s primary school in Romford, Havering , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 361 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

361

Pupils

420

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Drapers' Maylands Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Drapers' Maylands Primary School?

The catchment area for Drapers' Maylands Primary School is the geographic zone Havering uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Havering publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Drapers' Maylands Primary School is set by Havering and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Havering before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Drapers' Maylands Primary School: 420 places, 86% filled: places available

Drapers' Maylands Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 361 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 28.8% of pupils at Drapers' Maylands Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Havering.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Havering publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Havering school admissions →

Drapers' Maylands Primary School: School Information

Full address
Settle Road, Romford, RM3 9XR
Local authority
Havering
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
28.8% of pupils
DfE URN
141549

Other Primary Schools in Romford

If Drapers' Maylands Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Romford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Drapers' Maylands Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Drapers' Maylands Primary School

What is the catchment area for Drapers' Maylands Primary School?

The catchment area for Drapers' Maylands Primary School is the geographic zone Havering uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Havering publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Drapers' Maylands Primary School oversubscribed?

Drapers' Maylands Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 361 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Havering.

What is the admissions policy for Drapers' Maylands Primary School?

Admission to Drapers' Maylands Primary School is managed by Havering. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Drapers' Maylands Primary School cover?

Drapers' Maylands Primary School is a primary school in Romford, Havering, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Drapers' Maylands Primary School?

Drapers' Maylands Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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