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 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 687 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.4%
Girls: 47.6% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 74 | 60 | 134 |
| 8 | 71 | 64 | 135 |
| 9 | 76 | 62 | 138 |
| 10 | 73 | 66 | 139 |
| 11 | 66 | 75 | 141 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.1% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-05-03 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-02 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Debenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled High School | ||
| 2008-01-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-09-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2008-01-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-09-24 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 55.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.77 | Unlock | Unlock |
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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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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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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Stonham Aspal Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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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Wetheringsett Church of England Primary School
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 Voluntary Controlled 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 |