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Schools in Loughton

Loughton has 12 schools: 8 primary and 4 secondary or all-through. 83% of the 12 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Davenant Foundation School has the highest Attainment 8 score (54.9 in 2026). Among primary schools, Hereward Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (90% in 2025).

  • 14 schools
  • 4 secondary
  • 8 primary

Loughton is in Essex local authority. See its school places, applications and offers.

Secondary Schools in Loughton

Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.

#SchoolOfstedAttainment 8Progress 8Pupils
1 Davenant Foundation School Expected standard 54.9 (2026) +0.47 (2024) 1,199
2 Debden Park High School Good 47.4 (2026) +0.02 (2024) 1,046
3 Roding Valley High School Good 44.2 (2026) -0.21 (2024) 1,473
4 Oak View School Good – – 138

Primary Schools in Loughton

Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.

#SchoolOfstedMet expected standardPupils
1 Hereward Primary School Outstanding 90% (2025) 445
2 Staples Road Primary School Good 75% (2025) 626
3 Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery Good 75% (2025) 486
4 White Bridge Primary School Good 64% (2025) 434
5 The Alderton Junior School Good 59% (2025) 225
6 St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Needs attention 53% (2025) 268
7 High Beech CofE Primary School Good 29% (2025) 105
8 The Alderton Infant School and Nursery Good – 207

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