Best secondary schools in Loughton (2026)
Loughton has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Davenant Foundation School, in the top 13% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 50.7, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Loughton has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 13% in England |
Davenant Foundation School Loughton · Church of England |
56.2 | 56.7 | 68% | Report card | |
2 Top 45% in England |
Debden Park High School Loughton |
47.0 | 48.3 | 50% | Not judged | |
3 Bottom 48% in England |
Roding Valley High School Loughton |
45.5 | 47.1 | 48% | Good |
Other towns in Essex
- Basildon
- Braintree
- Brentwood
- Chelmsford
- Colchester
- Grays
- Harlow
- Southend-on-Sea
- Thundersley and South Benfleet
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What is the best secondary school in Loughton?
On exam results over the last three years, Davenant Foundation School is the top-ranked secondary school in Loughton, in the top 13% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.