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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Loughton Area

Loughton secondary schools deliver strong GCSE results, with an average Attainment 8 score of 51 compared to England's 39. Davenant Foundation School, Debden Park High School, and Roding Valley High School serve families across Loughton, Debden, and the Roding Valley area, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.8/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). With 3 secondary schools in this commuter town on the edge of Epping Forest, families benefit from well-established comprehensive schools with strong local community ties. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.

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Top schools in Loughton

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Davenant Foundation School
Debden
Debden Park High School
Debden
Roding Valley High School
Debden