Davenant Foundation School
Loughton, IG10 2LD · Essex · secondary school
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6th of 78 secondary schools in Essex we can score, 81 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 388 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 8.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 85 | 35% | 2.99 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 67.8 · 89 | 30% | 2.66 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.47 · 83 | 25% | 2.06 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.9 · 85 | 10% | 0.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Davenant Foundation School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 56.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.47 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.7 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and Youth Council, and visit the Houses of Parliament.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,199 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,170. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the roll exceeding capacity by 29, how does the school manage class sizes for new intakes? How does the recent inspection feedback influence current teaching strategies? What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Davenant Foundation School
Overview
The inspection describes a school where "high aspirations are at the heart of the school’s offer," resulting in pupils achieving very well by the end of Year 11. The report highlights a "purposeful and inclusive culture" where pupils are "extremely well prepared to take their next steps" in education or employment.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve "consistently above the national average" in most subjects, with disadvantaged pupils performing "consistently better than their peers nationally."
- Attendance is "consistently above the national averages for all pupil groups," supported by leaders who work closely with families to remove barriers.
- The curriculum is "well-designed, thoughtfully implemented, highly ambitious," ensuring pupils are prepared for future success.
- Staff provide "high-quality teaching" with a "relentless focus on equal opportunities," ensuring pupils with additional needs learn "seamlessly alongside their peers."
- Leaders and governors set "high goals for every pupil," fostering a "caring community" where staff feel valued and supported.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "continue actions to raise post-16 students’ attainment," as A-level outcomes are currently "broadly in line with others" rather than consistently above average.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.4 |
| 2024/25 | 56.7 |
| 2025/26 | 54.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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