The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.7
11.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
26.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 135 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 699
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- HEART OF SUFFOLK EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Martin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6BL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Debenham High School a selective school?
No. Debenham High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Debenham High School's Ofsted rating?
Debenham High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Debenham High School?
Debenham High School currently has 699 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Debenham High School take?
Debenham High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Debenham High School?
Debenham High School is in Stowmarket, IP14 6BL, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Debenham High School have a sixth form?
No, Debenham High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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