Sanders Draper is a mixed academy sponsor-led secondary school located in Hornchurch, Essex. Catering to students aged 11 to 16, it serves a vibrant urban community. The school has a capacity for 918 students but currently enrolls approximately 705 pupils, with a slightly higher number of girls (370) compared to boys (335). The school does not offer a sixth form, and its non-selective admissions policy ensures that it serves a broad section of the local community. Situated on Suttons Lane, the school is deeply rooted in local history, with connections to the RAF Fighter Command's No. 11 Group. Sanders Draper prides itself on being a local school for local people, emphasizing resilience, achievement, and family as core values.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 30 April 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
1 published inspection on file since November 2019.
First full inspection as an academy