Davenant Foundation School vs Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.5 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
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery
Loughton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
486 students
| Measure | Davenant Foundation School Loughton, East of England | Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery Loughton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #61 of 460 | #674 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #400 of 4,090 | #5532 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,199 | 486 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,199 | 486 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 102.5% | 115.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.thomaswillingaleprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Davenant Foundation School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.9 vs 61.6).
- •Davenant Foundation School is the larger school with 1,199 students compared with 486.
- •Davenant Foundation School is a academy school while Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Davenant Foundation School ranks higher (85.9 vs 61.6 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 Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery?
About 1.5 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. Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery: 486. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Davenant Foundation School and Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Davenant Foundation School is 61st of 460 and Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery is 674th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).