Is Davenant Foundation School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 13 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Strong standard and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 10th of 80 secondary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Davenant Foundation School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Davenant Foundation School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 54.9 (England: 46.2). 67.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Davenant Foundation School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Davenant Foundation School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Davenant Foundation School

Chester Road, Loughton, IG10 2LD

Local ranking10th of 80 secondary schools in Essex

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1170

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 13 January 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 13 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 54.9 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 67.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 81.1% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 180

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 96.0%
Continued in education: 93.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 0.0%
Not sustained: 2.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Higher education: 65.0%
Apprenticeships: 14.0%
Employment: 12.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

35.8

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

35.8

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

162

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 14.9% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 327

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1239
Boys: 640 (53%)
Girls: 559 (47%)
Capacity: 1170 (102% full)
SEND: 11.6%
FSM Eligible: 10.2%
EAL: 4.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.4%
SEN Support: 8.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 68.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,738/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 57.5%
White Other: 11.9%
Black African: 11.3%
Black Caribbean: 5.8%
Mixed Other: 2.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%

57.5%

White British

11.9%

White Other

11.3%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02085080404

reception@davenant.org

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Chester Road

Loughton, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 136625
UKPRN: 10033339
Establishment No.: 5426
Trust: DAVENANT FOUNDATION SCHOOL

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