Drayton Manor High School, London
Drayton Manor High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in London. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 54th-highest of the 266 schools in London with published results, and 340th of 3,298 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
- Progress (2024)
- Well above average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Ealing (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Drayton Manor High School in detail
Results
In 2026, pupils at Drayton Manor High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 57.8, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 53.2 in Ealing and 47 across England.
69% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 58% in Ealing and 47% in England.
That is up from 56 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.65: pupils made well above average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 50.5, against 61.9 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 11.4 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 27 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, History and Geography.
Getting a place at Drayton Manor High School
For September 2026 entry, 182 families put Drayton Manor High School as their first choice and 910 named it as one of their preferences, for 240 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 25 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Drayton Manor High School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Drayton Manor High School are Brentside High School (0.8 miles, Good, Attainment 8 41.3); The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School (1 mile, Outstanding, Attainment 8 58.1); Elthorne Park High School (1.1 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 57.7); and Dormers Wells High School (1.3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 51.2).
Drayton Manor High School's 2026 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Brentside High SchoolThe Cardinal Wiseman Catholic SchoolElthorne Park High SchoolDormers Wells High School
Where pupils go next
Of the 223 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 94% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 25% to a further education college and 0% into work.
Of the 144 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 70% went on to university or other higher education, 4% to apprenticeships and 12% into work. 23% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
37.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 49.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are other ethnic groups (23%), Black (19%) and White British (15%).
In 2026, 268 pupils (18.6%) received SEN support and 38 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Drayton Green, about 380 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Drayton Bridge Road, 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Drayton Manor High School issued 57 suspensions, 4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Drayton Manor High School are Hobbayne Primary School (under 0.1 miles), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles), Drayton Green Primary School (0.5 miles) and St John's Primary School (0.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Hobbayne Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolDrayton Green Primary SchoolSt John's Primary School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Ealing published that the last place for 2025 entry went to a family 1.647 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
Rated Good for
Personal development.
About
Drayton Manor High School, formerly Drayton Manor Grammar School, is an academy school located in Hanwell, West London, England.
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At a Glance
37.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has remained stable at around 0.65 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has improved from 54.5 to 57.8 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has improved from 61% to 69% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 57.8 | 69% |
| Disadvantaged(83) | - | 50.5 | 54.2% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(149) | - | 61.9 | 77.2% |
| Boys(120) | - | 53.4 | 67.5% |
| Girls(112) | - | 62.7 | 70.5% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(113) | - | 54.9 | 61.1% |
| Non mobile(215) | - | 58.0 | 68.4% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 7 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 223 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
0
Permanent exclusions
0.00%
Exclusion rate
57
Suspensions
4.03%
Suspension rate
51 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 1,413 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
Keep up with Drayton Manor High School
Term dates
Drayton Manor High School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Ealing's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Drayton Manor High School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Drayton Manor High School is in Ealing; for families living there:
Apply to Ealing for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 31
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 28 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Drayton Manor High School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
1,410 pupils
1,567 places
157 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Ealing council
Places available
3,740
Applications
3,627
Got 1st preference
73.0%
Got preferred school
93.7%
All secondary applications across Ealing council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
268
SEN Support
38
EHC Plans
21.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
1,443
Total Pupils
764
Boys
679
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
92
Teachers
15.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,314
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,280
Per pupil
£10448k
Total funding
£462k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
15.3%
Persistent absence
1,199
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Drayton Manor High School
Showing 10 of 12 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Drayton Manor High School
What are GCSE results like at Drayton Manor High School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Drayton Manor High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.8. 69% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Drayton Manor High School's Ofsted rating?
Drayton Manor High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023.
How close to Drayton Manor High School do you need to live?
Ealing published for September 2025 entry that the last place offered at Drayton Manor High School on distance went to a family 1.647 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Drayton Manor High School?
Drayton Manor High School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 1567 places.
How big are the classes at Drayton Manor High School?
Classes at Drayton Manor High School average 24.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Drayton Manor High School?
Drayton Manor High School has around 1443 pupils on roll. 38% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Drayton Manor High School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Drayton Manor High School in 2024/25. 15.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Drayton Manor High School?
Apply through Ealing's coordinated admissions process, naming Drayton Manor High School on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Drayton Manor High School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 31 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 28 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 8 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Ealing is 61 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Drayton Manor High School?
Drayton Manor High School is at Drayton Bridge Road, Hanwell, London, W7 1EU.
Sources: Ealing admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)