The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.0
12.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
20.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
90%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.46
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 227 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,413
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 37.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Ealing
- Trust
- DRAYTON MANOR HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Lisa Mills (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Drayton Bridge Road, Hanwell, London, W7 1EU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHobbayne Primary School
Primary · Very close
Springhallow School
Special school · 511m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 607m away
St Ann's School
Special school · 621m away
Drayton Green Primary School
Primary · 770m away
St John's Primary School
Primary · 915m away
St Mark's Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Insights Independent School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Drayton Manor High School a selective school?
No. Drayton Manor High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Drayton Manor High School's Ofsted rating?
Drayton Manor High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Drayton Manor High School?
Drayton Manor High School currently has 1,413 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Drayton Manor High School take?
Drayton Manor High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Drayton Manor High School?
Drayton Manor High School is in London, W7 1EU, in the Ealing local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Drayton Manor High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Drayton Manor High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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