Debenham High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Gracechurch Street Debenham Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6BL |
| Phone | 01728860213 |
| Reference Number | 136416 |
Debenham High School has been rated as good overall in its first routine inspection as an academy. The school has demonstrated notable strengths in behavior and personal development, where it has received outstanding ratings. Pupils make excellent progress due to the high expectations set by leaders and the quality of teaching, with many opportunities for extracurricular participation enriching the curriculum. While students express happiness and safety at the school, the school faces challenges in supporting those with weak reading and mathematics skills effectively, which is hindering some pupils from catching up quickly.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 699 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.65%
Girls: 47.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 70 | 69 | 139 |
| 8 | 78 | 63 | 141 |
| 9 | 74 | 68 | 142 |
| 10 | 75 | 64 | 139 |
| 11 | 71 | 67 | 138 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.7% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Debenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled High School | |
| 22 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
| 24 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Excellent progress of pupils across all year groups.
- High expectations of behavior and academic effort.
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils.
- Exceptional personal development and PSHE curriculum.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities enhancing learning.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient rigor in support for pupils with weak reading and mathematics.
- Lack of strategies to encourage wider reading among key stage 4 pupils.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 55.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 83.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 72 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School
School Corner, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6PL |
0.52 miles |
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The Street, Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6AF |
2.99 miles |
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Helmingham Primary School and Nursery
School Road, Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6EX |
3.02 miles |
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Church Street, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5PJ |
3.33 miles |
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Bedfield Church of England Primary School
Bedfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7EA |
3.93 miles |
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Earl Soham Community Primary School
Earl Soham, The Street, Earl Soham Primary School, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7SA |
4.07 miles |
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Mendlesham Primary School
Old Station Road, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5RT |
4.23 miles |
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Thorndon Church of England Primary School
The Street, Thorndon, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7JR |
4.35 miles |
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Occold Primary School
The Street, Occold, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7PL |
4.71 miles |
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Worlingworth Church of England primary school
Worlingworth, Shop Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7HX |
4.73 miles |
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Wetheringsett Manor School
Church Street, Wetheringsett – Cum- Brockford, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5QX |
3.31 miles |