Best 3 Secondary schools in Epping Forest – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Debden Park High School (Secondary) in Loughton; Roding Valley High School (Secondary) in Loughton; Epping St Johns Church of England School (Secondary) in Epping — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Debden Park High School, Roding Valley High School and Epping St Johns Church of England School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Loughton, Essex and Epping, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Debden Park High School), published Feb 2017. The lowest is 2 (Roding Valley High School), published Nov 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Roding Valley High School (Nov 2022). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 3,500, typical FSM 15–20%, range 15–20%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as The Kemnal Academies Trust, THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP and BMAT EDUCATION.

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Attribute	Debden Park High School IG10 2BQ	Roding Valley High School IG10 3JA	Epping St Johns Church of England School CM16 5JB
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Loughton Essex IG10 2BQ	Loughton Essex IG10 3JA	Epping Essex CM16 5JB
Latest Ofsted	1 27 Feb 2017	2 15 Nov 2022	2 16 Jun 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1120	1455	1036
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Kemnal Academies Trust	THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP	BMAT EDUCATION
Website	www.debden-tkat.org	www.rodingvalley.net	www.eppingstjohnsschool.org
Telephone	02085082979	02085081173	01992573028
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Debden Park High School

IG10 2BQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Loughton
Essex
IG10 2BQ
Ofsted: 1 27 Feb 2017
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Kemnal Academies Trust
Website: www.debden-tkat.org
Telephone: 02085082979

Roding Valley High School

IG10 3JA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Loughton
Essex
IG10 3JA
Ofsted: 2 15 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website: www.rodingvalley.net
Telephone: 02085081173

Epping St Johns Church of England School

CM16 5JB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Epping
Essex
CM16 5JB
Ofsted: 2 16 Jun 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BMAT EDUCATION
Website: www.eppingstjohnsschool.org
Telephone: 01992573028

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.