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Davenant Foundation School

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Davenant Foundation School

Chester Road, Loughton, IG10 2LD

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

56.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
56.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
36.2%
Basics 9-5
67.2%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

56.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2356.646.4
2023/2455.446.4
2024/2556.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.480.00
2023/24+0.470.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
52.5%
EBacc APS
5.04
EBacc 9-5
23.5%
EBacc 9-4
33.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.76
A*-A Grades
26.8%
A*-B Grades
52.7%
AAB+ %
14.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 170 students entered

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2.91 km away · Academy converter
Good
Coopersale Hall School
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Epping St Johns Church of England School
3.93 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About Davenant Foundation School

Davenant Foundation School is a secondary school in Loughton, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.5. The school has around 1,239 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Chester Road, Loughton, IG10 2LD | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Davenant Foundation School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2021 — Good
  2. Oct 2006 — Outstanding (predecessor: Davenant Foundation School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Davenant Foundation School

What is Davenant Foundation School's Ofsted rating?
Davenant Foundation School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Davenant Foundation School's latest exam results?
Davenant Foundation School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Davenant Foundation School located?
Davenant Foundation School is a secondary school in Loughton, Essex (IG10 2LD).
How many pupils attend Davenant Foundation School?
Davenant Foundation School has around 1,239 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Davenant Foundation School with other schools?
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