Debenham High School

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthoritySuffolk
AddressGracechurch Street, IP14 6BL
URN136416

School Census

Total 681
Girls/Boys 332/349
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.8%/51.2%
% pupils where English not first language 0.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 66
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 9.7%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
02/03/2023 Good
22/01/2008 Outstanding
Inspection Date 02/03/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 22/01/2008
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 55.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 59.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 80.70%
Entering EBacc 19.30%
EBacc average point score 4.55
Progress 8 0.77
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 55.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 61%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 79%
Entering EBacc 15%
EBacc average point score 4.6
Progress 8 0.71
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 55.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 64%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 81%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.67
Progress 8 0.59

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications206
As first preference131
As second preference59
As third preference14
Total Offers Made133
first preference offers130
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications209
As first preference128
As second preference62
As third preference19
Total Offers Made135
first preference offers128
second preference offers7
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications236
As first preference134
As second preference74
As third preference28
Total Offers Made135
first preference offers131
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications234
As first preference134
As second preference71
As third preference29
Total Offers Made135
first preference offers133
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications225
As first preference140
As second preference63
As third preference21
Total Offers Made125
first preference offers124
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications251
As first preference175
As second preference60
As third preference16
Total Offers Made140
first preference offers139
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications228
As first preference151
As second preference64
As third preference13
Total Offers Made135
first preference offers134
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications200
As first preference132
As second preference50
As third preference18
Total Offers Made135
first preference offers131
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications219
As first preference133
As second preference66
As third preference19
Total Offers Made125
first preference offers125
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications220
As first preference140
As second preference66
As third preference14
Total Offers Made125
first preference offers124
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications184
As first preference129
As second preference45
As third preference10
Total Offers Made125
first preference offers123
second preference offers1
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree69%
agree24%
disagree4%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree71%
agree24%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree62%
agree31%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree16%
agree6%
disagree2%
strongly disagree4%
don't know4%
not applicable68%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree43%
agree42%
disagree10%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree52%
agree16%
disagree4%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
not applicable25%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes21%
no79%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree56%
agree28%
disagree6%
strongly disagree6%
dont know4%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree69%
agree25%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree64%
agree31%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree66%
agree29%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree63%
agree33%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree71%
agree25%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree61%
agree28%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know4%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes95%
no5%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin91.1%
any other white background ethnic origin2.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.9%
white and black african ethnic origin1.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
african ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin90.5%
any other white background ethnic origin2.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.2%
white and black african ethnic origin1.8%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%

Nearby Schools

Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School

(0.49 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: School Corner, , IP14 6PL