Davenant Foundation School, Loughton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Davenant Foundation School excels at helping all pupils succeed, regardless of background or ability. The school creates a caring, inclusive community where disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs consistently achieve well above expectations. Staff know pupils extremely well and provide tailored support that builds confidence and helps every child thrive.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve consistently above national average in GCSE examinations, with disadvantaged pupils performing better than their peers nationally
- Attendance is consistently above national average for all pupil groups
- Teaching is high-quality overall with subject specialist teachers who sequence learning carefully and check progress systematically
- Excellent inclusion and support for vulnerable pupils, pupils with SEND, and disadvantaged pupils
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour, are polite and respectful, and feel safe in school
Areas for Improvement
- Post-16 A-level outcomes are broadly in line with national average rather than above (leaders are focused on raising attainment further)
- Further development needed in raising post-16 student attainment across subjects
- Continuing to refine precision of teacher feedback on what students need to do next to improve their work
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding with all legal requirements met, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Creative clubs, sports clubs, theatre trips, educational visits, Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, house system competitions, school council, house captains, sports leaders, student leadership team, careers workshops, mentoring, mock interviews, work experience
Davenant Foundation School is a high-performing school where pupils achieve very well, with consistently above-average GCSE results and strong attendance. The school provides excellent support for all pupils, including disadvantaged students and those with additional needs.
At a Glance
8.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.2
Avg class size
49
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
1,199 pupils
1,170 capacity
29 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Loughton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Loughton
Admissions Demand - Essex
Places available
17,576
Applications
16,788
Got 1st preference
83.8%
Got preferred school
97.1%
Secondary admissions across Essex (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.65175%
Overall absence
18.60215%
Persistent absence
930
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Davenant Foundation School
Hereward Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Woodcroft School
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery
Theydon Bois Primary School
The Alderton Junior School
Staples Road Primary School
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery
Lambourne Primary School
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