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Davenant Foundation School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve highly in a range of subjects, including in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: There is a harmonious atmosphere in the school where everyone 'gets along'.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is of high quality but some teachers don't consistently apply SEND strategies.
Current Educational Practices: Some teachers do not use the strategies recommended by the SEND team.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils enjoy youth council, charity work and many clubs.
Communication: Parents wrote glowing terms about all the opportunities available to pupils.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents are satisfied with the opportunities available.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff will deal with bullying quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders should ensure training on SEND strategies and improve attendance for ethnic minority groups.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying occurs, but pupils are confident staff will deal with it.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff know the local risks and have clear procedures for reporting concerns.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students enjoy a variety of enrichment activities like British sign language or Latin.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students develop leadership through running societies and being mentors.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth-form students have strong careers guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students secure their next steps in further education, training, or employment.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND have detailed learning plans, but not all teachers apply them well.
Subjects Offered: There is a broad academic curriculum offer, including modern foreign languages and practical science.
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Davenant Foundation School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Christian school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1252 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 64% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
93.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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From the Davenant Foundation School
The rector of St. Mary's Church in Whitechapel, the Reverend Ralph Davenant, drafted a will in February 1680, leaving everything to his wife, with the instruction that it would eventually be sold and the proceeds would be used to construct a school for 40 of the neighborhood's less fortunate lads.
As a result, money was raised for the supplementary education of 34 underprivileged girls.
Davenant underwent a significant transformation in 1813 when it was named the "Cradle of the National Schools of England."
This technique was used to educate 1,000 youngsters (600 males and 400 girls) in a new building constructed at Davenant Street.
The Reverend Welden Champneys, the then-Rector of Whitechapel, oversaw the construction of a Commercial or Grammar School on Leman Street in 1858, which gave rise to the third branch of the institution.
The school changed its name to Davenant Foundation Grammar School for Boys in 1944, and it kept that name up until 1980.
Only 200 boys were being schooled at the time.
On the request of the Essex County Council, the school relocated to the lush neighbourhood of Loughton in 1966.
The population of London was dwindling, and Loughton needed to provide for the needs of boys attending grammar schools.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother officially launched the new structures at Loughton in 1966. They were situated on the outskirts of the town and in an area of open farmland between Loughton and Theydon Bois.
Up until 1980, the school operated as a boys' grammar school with a two-form entry.
In honour of the institution's 300th anniversary, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother paid the school a second visit that year.
The school reverted to co-educational status and expanded to become a 1,000-student Christian Ecumenical School.
On April 1, 2011, the school became an academy, and it has since continued to adjust and transform in order to give every student the finest chances and preserve Ralph Davenant's legacy.
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As a result, money was raised for the supplementary education of 34 underprivileged girls.
Davenant underwent a significant transformation in 1813 when it was named the "Cradle of the National Schools of England."
This technique was used to educate 1,000 youngsters (600 males and 400 girls) in a new building constructed at Davenant Street.
The Reverend Welden Champneys, the then-Rector of Whitechapel, oversaw the construction of a Commercial or Grammar School on Leman Street in 1858, which gave rise to the third branch of the institution.
The school changed its name to Davenant Foundation Grammar School for Boys in 1944, and it kept that name up until 1980.
Only 200 boys were being schooled at the time.
On the request of the Essex County Council, the school relocated to the lush neighbourhood of Loughton in 1966.
The population of London was dwindling, and Loughton needed to provide for the needs of boys attending grammar schools.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother officially launched the new structures at Loughton in 1966. They were situated on the outskirts of the town and in an area of open farmland between Loughton and Theydon Bois.
Up until 1980, the school operated as a boys' grammar school with a two-form entry.
In honour of the institution's 300th anniversary, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother paid the school a second visit that year.
The school reverted to co-educational status and expanded to become a 1,000-student Christian Ecumenical School.
On April 1, 2011, the school became an academy, and it has since continued to adjust and transform in order to give every student the finest chances and preserve Ralph Davenant's legacy.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | 15.1 | 19.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 64% | 48% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 19.90% | - | 10.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 46.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.00 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 171 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.73% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 49.94% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.45 | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 171 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.25% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 2 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% 2 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 7 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.96 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.01% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 48.68% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% 11 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% 7 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.04 | 3.1 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.03% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 51.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 42% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% | 18.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.7 | 30.27 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.82 | 29.45 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.90% | 10.62% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 174 | 171 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 52.72% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.09% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 25.34% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 10.08% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.2 | 32.48 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.08 | 30.51 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.7% | 12.97% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 160 | 208 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 54.93% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 6.96% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 22.96% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 11.11% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.21 2 | 28.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.31 | 28.97 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.2% | 10.48% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 171 | 210 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 50.44% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 10.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 25.79% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.65 3 | 28.93 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.10 1 | 29.63 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.4% | 10.8% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 39.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 23.62% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 3.76% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.92 | 25.31 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.8 | 27.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.9% | 9.13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 33 | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 25.26% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 4.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Davenant Foundation School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
