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Davenant Foundation School
Chester Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2LD, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.7 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,239
Capacity
1,170
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 12% nationally and an impressive 84% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, 75% of pupils progress to university, with 40% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a commitment to higher education. However, the EBacc entry rate of 53% may indicate room for improvement in encouraging students to take a broader range of subjects.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 56.7 | Top 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 84% | Top 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 68% | Top 10% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 53% | Top 28% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 34% | Top 28% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 40% | Top 20% |
Based on 184 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.7%
White Other11.4%
Black African10.7%
Black Caribbean5.5%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black Other0.8%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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51.66254, 0.08470 · IG10 2LD
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN136625
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.davenantschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Davenant Foundation School rated by Ofsted?
Davenant Foundation School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2021.
Is Davenant Foundation School a good school?
Davenant Foundation School scores 74.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Davenant Foundation School in GCSEs?
Davenant Foundation School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.7. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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