Davenant Foundation School
Davenant Foundation School is a secondary located in Essex, IG10 2LD. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,252 pupils on roll.
Davenant Foundation School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Essex
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1170
Number of Pupils: 1252
Number of Boys: 636
Number of Girls: 616
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 8.1
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-13
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2021-11-10
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Thorne
Phone: 02085080404
Website: http://www.davenantschool.co.uk/
Location: Chester Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Davenant Foundation School
What is the Ofsted rating of Davenant Foundation School?
Davenant Foundation School has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Davenant Foundation School admit?
Davenant Foundation School admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Davenant Foundation School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Davenant Foundation School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Davenant Foundation School?
Davenant Foundation School is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Davenant Foundation School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Davenant Foundation School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Davenant Foundation School?
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