Drake's Church of England Primary School is a smaller-than-average sized primary school. It has Early Years Foundation Stage provision in one Reception/Year 1 class. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is well below average. The percentage of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is below the national average. The majority of these pupils have speech, language and communication difficulties and/or emotional and behavioural difficulties. The percentage of pupils with a statement of special educational needs is above the national average. The school renewed its Artsmark status in July 2010.