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Debenham High School

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthoritySuffolk
AddressGracechurch Street, IP14 6BL
School Websitewww.debenhamhighschool.suffolk.sch.uk/
Telephone1728860213
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

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/03/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

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
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
02 March 2023School inspection: GoodView
14 February 2012Academy conversion letterView
07 January 2011Interim assessmentView

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 agree
69%
agree
24%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
71%
agree
24%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
62%
agree
31%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
16%
agree
6%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
4%
not applicable
68%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
43%
agree
42%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
52%
agree
16%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
0%
not applicable
25%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
21%
no
79%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
56%
agree
28%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
6%
dont know 4%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
69%
agree
25%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
64%
agree
31%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
66%
agree
29%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
63%
agree
33%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
71%
agree
25%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
61%
agree
28%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
4%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
95%
no
5%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
91.1%
any other white background ethnic origin
2.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.9%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.9%
african ethnic origin
0.7%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
90.5%
any other white background ethnic origin
2.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
2.2%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.8%
white and asian ethnic origin
1.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1%

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