Davenant Foundation School — Secondary School in Loughton

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Davenant Foundation School

Loughton, IG10 2LD

1,239 Pupils

1,170 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

9.10% FSM %

642 Boys

597 Girls

About Davenant Foundation School

Davenant Foundation School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Essex, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 1,239 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,170. Current headteacher: Adam Thorne.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Essex or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Essex
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Epping Forest
Parliamentary Constituency	Epping Forest
Ward	Loughton Fairmead
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	DAVENANT FOUNDATION SCHOOL
Opened	01-04-2011
UKPRN	10033339
URN	136625
Data Last Updated	19-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Adam Thorne	Accounting Officer	01/09/2016	—	N/A
Mr Glynne Anthony	Chair of Trustees	12/10/2022	07/07/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jacqueline Beaumont	Chief Financial Officer	01/09/2008	—	N/A
Mr Glynne Anthony	Member	01/09/2014	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Jonathan Goldsworthy	Member	22/10/2024	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Michael Hicks	Member	08/12/2025	—	Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust
Mrs Nyree Lee-Johnston	Member	06/07/2023	—	Appointed by academy members
Rev Rob Merchant	Member	08/12/2025	—	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr David Prosser	Member	13/12/2022	08/12/2025	Appointed by academy members
Ms Mary Vine Morris	Member	08/12/2025	—	Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust
Mr Andrew Williams	Member	08/12/2025	—	Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust
Mrs Ann-Marie Allen	Trustee	11/10/2022	10/10/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust