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 | 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 | 2023-05-03 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2023-03-02 | School inspection:GoodSchool inspection, PDF - 03 May 2023 |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 16 February 2012 |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessmentInterim assessment, PDF - 17 May 2011 |
| Previously as Debenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled High School | |
| 2008-01-22 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 19 February 2008 |
| 2001-09-24 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 06 December 2001 |
| 2008-01-22 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 19 February 2008 |
| 2001-09-24 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 06 December 2001 |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| 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 |
|
Stonham Aspal Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Street, Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6AF |
2.99 miles |
|
Helmingham Primary School and Nursery
School Road, Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6EX |
3.02 miles |
|
Wetheringsett Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5PJ |
3.33 miles |
|
Bedfield Church of England Primary School
Bedfield, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7EA |
3.93 miles |
|
Earl Soham Community Primary School
Earl Soham, The Street, Earl Soham Primary School, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7SA |
4.07 miles |
|
Mendlesham Primary School
Old Station Road, Mendlesham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5RT |
4.23 miles |
|
Thorndon Church of England Primary School
The Street, Thorndon, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7JR |
4.35 miles |
|
Occold Primary School
The Street, Occold, Eye, Suffolk, IP23 7PL |
4.71 miles |
|
Worlingworth Church of England primary school
Worlingworth, Shop Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7HX |
4.73 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Wetheringsett Manor School
Church Street, Wetheringsett – Cum- Brockford, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 5QX |
3.31 miles |