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Debenham High School
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Debenham High School
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- Debenham IP14 6BL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils leave Debenham High School having made excellent progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Pupils have very high levels of self-control.
Extracurricular Offerings: Exceptionally wide range of trips and clubs enhances the curriculum.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Most pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make strong progress.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of academic and vocational subjects available.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders monitor the implementation of the curriculum over the course of a year.
Managing Bullying and Safety: There is very little bullying. Staff will resolve it quickly.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is thorough and ambitious.
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Debenham High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 687 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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To create a joyful and nurturing learning and working environment where each student can grow in self-respect and self-control and where each member of the school community is respected individually.
to give students the best chance of success in public exams by providing a challenging, diverse, and balanced curriculum.
to inspire students to collaborate and actively take part in both classroom and community life.
Debenham High School teachers and staff members are proud of their kids and demand pride in everything they accomplish.
Students are expected to put in a lot of effort, give it their all, and participate in extracurricular activities.
We strive to maintain a polished and well-equipped setting that promotes learning.
Students hone their skills both inside and outside the classroom.
For this reason, Debenham High School offers a variety of extracurricular learning activities.
At Debenham High School, every student has the potential to show maturity and grow in their leadership abilities.
House Captains and Year 11 prefects are highly regarded and actively involved throughout the school.
We do, however, think that there are other students who can step up to the plate besides those in year 11: there is already a system in place for peer mentors from year 9 to support Year 7 students during their first year of school; literacy leaders assist younger students with their reading and writing; sports leaders supervise activities for elementary school students; and student year leaders conduct assemblies and plan charitable events.
At Debenham, we think that students may benefit greatly from learning from their teachers and from one another.
We are aware that early planning is essential for pupils to realise their highest potential.
To provide a smooth transition to Debenham High School, we work closely with our feeder elementary schools.
Year 7 students begin the school year in September with a solid understanding of the school and one another thanks to a thorough liaison programme that includes taster lessons, science change days, joint music events, and athletics festivals.
It is an increasingly competitive world and we are committed to ensuring that students leave us with an excellent academic profile that will enable them to achieve and enjoy success in their future careers.
We consistently rank among the top schools according on test results.
For the last two years we have been recognised by the Department for Education as one of the top one hundred performing schools in the Country.
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to give students the best chance of success in public exams by providing a challenging, diverse, and balanced curriculum.
to inspire students to collaborate and actively take part in both classroom and community life.
Debenham High School teachers and staff members are proud of their kids and demand pride in everything they accomplish.
Students are expected to put in a lot of effort, give it their all, and participate in extracurricular activities.
We strive to maintain a polished and well-equipped setting that promotes learning.
Students hone their skills both inside and outside the classroom.
For this reason, Debenham High School offers a variety of extracurricular learning activities.
At Debenham High School, every student has the potential to show maturity and grow in their leadership abilities.
House Captains and Year 11 prefects are highly regarded and actively involved throughout the school.
We do, however, think that there are other students who can step up to the plate besides those in year 11: there is already a system in place for peer mentors from year 9 to support Year 7 students during their first year of school; literacy leaders assist younger students with their reading and writing; sports leaders supervise activities for elementary school students; and student year leaders conduct assemblies and plan charitable events.
At Debenham, we think that students may benefit greatly from learning from their teachers and from one another.
We are aware that early planning is essential for pupils to realise their highest potential.
To provide a smooth transition to Debenham High School, we work closely with our feeder elementary schools.
Year 7 students begin the school year in September with a solid understanding of the school and one another thanks to a thorough liaison programme that includes taster lessons, science change days, joint music events, and athletics festivals.
It is an increasingly competitive world and we are committed to ensuring that students leave us with an excellent academic profile that will enable them to achieve and enjoy success in their future careers.
We consistently rank among the top schools according on test results.
For the last two years we have been recognised by the Department for Education as one of the top one hundred performing schools in the Country.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | 19.3 | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 61% | 98% | 60% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 21.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 27.21% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 41.83% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 18.17% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 7.12% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 10.69% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.60 | 2.77 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 88.49% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 129 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 81.35% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 38.96% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 32.35% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 4.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 7% | 5.24% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.37% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.76% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 27.91% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 41.74% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 16.55% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 8.38% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 11.29% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.67 | 2.84 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 91.24% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 138 | 139 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 86.3% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 39.28% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 35.58% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 4.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 6.44% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.46% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.69 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 5 | 26.24% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 8 | 42.5% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 24.5% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% 8 | 9.22% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% 9 | 14.43% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.03 | 3.05 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 93.32% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 85.48% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 36.73% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 37.89% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 2.66% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.59% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.27% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.73 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 7 | 27.79% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% 1 | 43.5% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 21.2% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% 7 | 7.92% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% 11 | 12.59% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.24 | 3.05 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 88.36% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 126 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 77.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 33.1% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 37.07% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.86% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 1.43% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.98% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 27.84% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 43.98% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 21.47% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 10.55% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 11.63% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 89.82% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 130 | 161 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 66.32% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 37.55% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 70% | 37.5% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.66% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 1.45% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 6.68% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.39% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Debenham High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1