Debenham High School

A good academy converter school in Suffolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Debenham High School.

Stowmarket, IP146BL Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

71

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
71.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.76
English & Maths grade 4+ %
67.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 83.6%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 March 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gracechurch Street
Debenham
Stowmarket, IP146BL
Phone
1728860213
Website
debenhamhighschool.suffolk.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136416
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Stowmarket, IP14 6BL
Website
http://www.debenhamhighschool.suffolk.sch.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HEART OF SUFFOLK EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
625 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
687
Free School Meals
11.4% (78 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
83.6 (+31.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
55.4 (+15.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.76 (+1.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
114
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
687 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Treat others as you wish to be treated."

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance

Debenham High School has a Christian ethos and aims to teach Christian values; it promotes understanding of the Christian faith and acts in a way that reflects values such as love, joy, peace, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control, in line with being a Church of England school.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher message emphasizes welcome to the term, humility, and the importance of community and aspiration; includes the School Vision and the quote 'Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less' by C.S. Lewis.

Facilities

School Kitchen/Canteen (freshly prepared hot and cold meals daily; canteen operates a cashless biometric system) Biometric cashless payment system (finger scan) for meals School Gateway online account for meal top-ups and monitoring

Curriculum Highlights

5 Year Programme of Study for each subject is provided Curriculum reviewed by leadership and governors; equality of provision; staff professional development Extra-curricular engagement expected; supports spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and British values 6-period day with 50-minute lessons; timetable structure described Year 7–9 languages with GCSE two-language offer for the most able students Core GCSE courses (English, Mathematics, Science) begin in Year 9/10

Admissions Criteria

There are two types of admission: normal Year 7 entry and in-year entry. Normal Year 7 entry is handled by Suffolk County Council with a closing date of 31 October each year. For in-year applications, use the ADM1 online form (or paper ADM1); the school aims to process applications within 10 school days. If allocated a place elsewhere, you may be offered an alternative school and you may appeal.

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