Davenant Foundation School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Davenant Foundation School
Address: Chester Road
Town/City: Loughton
County: Essex
Postcode: IG10 2LD
Telephone Number: 02 0850 0404
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Davenant Foundation School

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Adam Thorne
Capacity: 1170
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1199 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.9%

Location and administration

URN: 136625
DfE Number: 881/5426
UKPRN: 10033339
UPRN: 100091250169
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Epping Forest (E07000072)
Constituency: Epping Forest (E14001226)
Electoral Ward: Loughton Fairmead (E05015730)

Easting & Northing: 544283E, 198031N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 39' 47.44" N 0° 5' 5.49" E
Plus Code: 9F32M37M+7W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Hereward Primary School (0.3km)
  2. Debden Park High School (1.0km)
  3. St John Fisher Catholic Primary School (1.0km)
  4. Woodcroft School (1.4km)
  5. Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery (1.5km)
  6. Theydon Bois Primary School (1.7km)
  7. Oak View School (1.9km)
  8. The Alderton Junior School (2.4km)
  9. Staples Road Primary School (2.4km)
  10. The Alderton Infant School and Nursery (2.5km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Ann-Marie Allen - Trustee. Appointed on 11 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 October 2026.
  • Mr Glynne Anthony - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 8 July 2014 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 July 2030.
  • Mr Glynne Anthony - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Glynne Anthony - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 12 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 July 2026.
  • Mrs Jacqueline Beaumont - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2008.
  • Ms Clare Cantle - Trustee. Appointed on 11 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 October 2030.
  • Mrs Andrea Crombie - Trustee. Appointed on 11 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 October 2030.
  • Rev Christopher Mark Davies - Trustee. Appointed on 18 October 2016 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Dr Alloysius Chukwuka Joseph Egbulonu - Trustee. Appointed on 21 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 October 2029.
  • Mrs Christine Folkes - Trustee. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Mr Jonathan Goldsworthy - Trustee. Appointed on 11 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2030.
  • Mr Jonathan Goldsworthy - Member. Appointed on 22 October 2024 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Michael Hicks - Member. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust).
  • Mrs Roxanne Casandra Lashley Allen - Trustee. Appointed on 21 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 October 2029.
  • Mrs Nyree Lee-Johnston - Trustee. Appointed on 11 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 October 2030.
  • Mrs Nyree Lee-Johnston - Member. Appointed on 6 July 2023 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Fr Garry Neave - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members).
  • Mrs Donna Nelson - Trustee. Appointed on 13 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 December 2026.
  • Mr David Prosser - Member. Appointed on 13 December 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 8 December 2025.
  • Mr David Prosser - Trustee. Appointed on 11 December 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 December 2026.
  • Mr Howard Smith - Trustee. Appointed on 8 July 2014 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2030.
  • Mr Adam Thorne - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Adam Thorne - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2016.
  • Ms Mary Vine Morris - Member. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust).
  • Mr Andrew Williams - Member. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust).