Davenant Foundation School
URN: 136625 • Loughton IG10 2LD
Overview
- Name
- Davenant Foundation School
- URN
- 136625
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DAVENANT FOUNDATION SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adam Thorne (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02085080404
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chester Road, Loughton IG10 2LD
Summary
Davenant Foundation School, located in Loughton, Essex, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,239 students and a capacity of 1,170. The school has a strong Christian ethos rooted in its historical foundation by Rev. Ralph Davenant in the 17th century, which influences its commitment to nurturing the mind, body, and spirit of its students.
The curriculum at Davenant is diverse, offering a wide range of subjects including humanities, sciences, and performing arts, alongside vocational options. The school places a significant emphasis on academic development and personal growth, providing support through various initiatives such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and a comprehensive careers programme.
Davenant Foundation School fosters a sense of community and encourages parental involvement through events and support groups. The school also prioritises student wellbeing, offering resources for mental health and safeguarding, ensuring a supportive environment for all pupils. For prospective students, open evenings are scheduled for Year 7 and Sixth Form admissions, allowing families to explore the school's offerings.
The curriculum at Davenant is diverse, offering a wide range of subjects including humanities, sciences, and performing arts, alongside vocational options. The school places a significant emphasis on academic development and personal growth, providing support through various initiatives such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and a comprehensive careers programme.
Davenant Foundation School fosters a sense of community and encourages parental involvement through events and support groups. The school also prioritises student wellbeing, offering resources for mental health and safeguarding, ensuring a supportive environment for all pupils. For prospective students, open evenings are scheduled for Year 7 and Sixth Form admissions, allowing families to explore the school's offerings.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Governing Body Minutes (governance)
- Governing Body Minutes 2022/23 (governance)
- Governing Body Minutes 2023/24 (governance)
- Governor Profiles (governance)
- Scheme of Delegation (governance)
- S.E.N.D (sen)
- Student Absence (sen)
- S.E.N.D (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Davenant Foundation School (70.2)
- Debden Park High School (66.5)
- Roding Valley High School (66.1)
- Roding Valley High School (59.5)
- Debden Park High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- DAVENANT FOUNDATION SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1170
- Pupils
- 1239
- Boys
- 642
- Girls
- 597
- FSM %
- 9.10
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1239 | 642 | 597 | 1170 | 9.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1252 | 636 | 616 | 1170 | 8.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1219 | 612 | 607 | 1170 | 6.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1219 | 612 | 607 | 1170 | 6.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1258 | 632 | 626 | 1170 | 6.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1219 | 615 | 604 | 1170 | 7.00 |
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