Davenant Foundation School vs St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davenant Foundation School
Loughton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,199 students
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Loughton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
268 students
| Measure | Davenant Foundation School Loughton, East of England | St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Loughton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #61 of 460 | #1500 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #400 of 4,090 | #12449 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,199 | 268 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,199 | 268 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 24.6% |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 68.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 67.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 83.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.05 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.8 | – |
| town | Loughton | Loughton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.davenantschool.co.uk/ | www.st-johnfisher.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Davenant Foundation School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.9 vs 28.9).
- •Davenant Foundation School is the larger school with 1,199 students compared with 268.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Davenant Foundation School better than St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Davenant Foundation School ranks higher (85.9 vs 28.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Davenant Foundation School and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Loughton and Loughton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Davenant Foundation School: 1,199. St John Fisher Catholic Primary School: 268. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Davenant Foundation School and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Davenant Foundation School is 61st of 460 and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is 1500th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).