The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.7
12.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
26.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
53%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 179 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- DAVENANT FOUNDATION SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Adam Thorne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chester Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2LD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Davenant Foundation School a selective school?
No. Davenant Foundation School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Davenant Foundation School's Ofsted rating?
Davenant Foundation School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Davenant Foundation School?
Davenant Foundation School currently has 1,239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Davenant Foundation School take?
Davenant Foundation School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Davenant Foundation School?
Davenant Foundation School is in Loughton, IG10 2LD, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Davenant Foundation School have a sixth form?
Yes, Davenant Foundation School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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