Schools in Loughton, East of England (2025)
12 schools · 6,778 students · 10 academy, 1 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 445.
Loughton, in East of England, has 12 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 6,778 students. By level there are 9 primary, 3 secondary; by sector 10 academy, 1 local authority, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Loughton's schools is 445, above the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
11 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Hereward Primary School (91.2, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Davenant Foundation School (85.9, top 10% of secondary schools nationally), and Staples Road Primary School (73.1, top 25% of primary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Roding Valley High School (1,473 students), Davenant Foundation School (1,199 students), Debden Park High School (1,046 students).
Ranked schools in Loughton
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 191Hereward Primary SchoolLoughton · Academy Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
- 286Davenant Foundation SchoolLoughton · Academy Secondary56.7 Attainment 8 · 1,199 students
- 373Staples Road Primary SchoolLoughton · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 626 students
- 465Roding Valley High SchoolLoughton · Academy Secondary47.1 Attainment 8 · 1,473 students
- 563Debden Park High SchoolLoughton · Academy Secondary48.3 Attainment 8 · 1,046 students
- 662Thomas Willingale Primary School and NurseryLoughton · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 486 students
- 755The Alderton Infant School and NurseryLoughton · Academy Primary– · 207 students
- 846White Bridge Primary SchoolLoughton · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 434 students
- 937The Alderton Junior SchoolLoughton · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 225 students
- 1029St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolLoughton · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 268 students
- 1116High Beech CofE Primary SchoolLoughton · Academy Primary29% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 105 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hereward Primary School Loughton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 91.2 Top 5% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 2 | Davenant Foundation School Loughton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 85.9 Top 10% | 56.7 Attainment 8 | 1,199 |
| 3 | Staples Road Primary School Loughton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 73.1 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 626 |
| 4 | Roding Valley High School Loughton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 65.1 Top 50% | 47.1 Attainment 8 | 1,473 |
| 5 | Debden Park High School Loughton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 63.1 Top 50% | 48.3 Attainment 8 | 1,046 |
| 6 | Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery Loughton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 61.6 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 486 |
| 7 | The Alderton Infant School and Nursery Loughton · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 55.2 Top 50% | – | 207 |
| 8 | White Bridge Primary School Loughton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 46.3 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 434 |
| 9 | The Alderton Junior School Loughton · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 37.1 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 225 |
| 10 | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Loughton · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 28.9 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 268 |
| 11 | High Beech CofE Primary School Loughton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 16.1 Lower 50% | 29% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 105 |
Other schools in Loughton
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Loughton side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Loughton?
Hereward Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Loughton with a Success Index (England) of 91.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Loughton?
Loughton has 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) educating 6,778 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Loughton?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Loughton is 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.