Schools in Loughton
14 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenant Foundation School Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Roding Valley High School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Debden Park High School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (8)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereward Primary School Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| High Beech CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2025) | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Staples Road Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Alderton Infant School and Nursery Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Alderton Junior School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery Foundation school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| White Bridge Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak View School Academy special converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–19 | — |
| Oaklands School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | — |
| Woodcroft School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–13 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.