Debenham High School
URN: 136416 • Stowmarket IP14 6BL
Overview
- Name
- Debenham High School
- URN
- 136416
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DEBENHAM HIGH SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Martin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01728860213
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gracechurch Street, Stowmarket IP14 6BL
Summary
Debenham High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Stowmarket, Suffolk, with a current enrolment of 699 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 625. The school is committed to nurturing excellence and integrity within its community, aiming to develop students into happy, successful, and resilient individuals. The ethos is centred on fostering curiosity and a desire to learn, ensuring that all students, regardless of background or ability, are exposed to high standards in both academic and cultural contexts.
The curriculum at Debenham High School encompasses a wide range of subjects, including core areas such as Mathematics, English, and Science, as well as creative and vocational options like Art, Drama, and Business Studies. The school also places a strong emphasis on personal development, offering support for students' social, emotional, and mental health needs, alongside opportunities for extracurricular activities and community engagement.
Parents are encouraged to participate in their children's education through various events, such as introduction evenings and school assemblies. The school maintains open communication with families, providing resources and support to help students navigate their educational journey effectively.
The curriculum at Debenham High School encompasses a wide range of subjects, including core areas such as Mathematics, English, and Science, as well as creative and vocational options like Art, Drama, and Business Studies. The school also places a strong emphasis on personal development, offering support for students' social, emotional, and mental health needs, alongside opportunities for extracurricular activities and community engagement.
Parents are encouraged to participate in their children's education through various events, such as introduction evenings and school assemblies. The school maintains open communication with families, providing resources and support to help students navigate their educational journey effectively.
Useful links
- Members of the Academy Trust & Governors (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Accounts (governance)
- Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Absence Request (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Debenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled High School (70.2)
- Stowupland High School (60.2)
- Stowmarket High School (55.1)
- Stowmarket High School (48.1)
- Stowupland High School (46.5)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DEBENHAM HIGH SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 625
- Pupils
- 699
- Boys
- 368
- Girls
- 331
- FSM %
- 13.00
- Open date
- 2011-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 699 | 368 | 331 | 625 | 13.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 687 | 360 | 327 | 625 | 11.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 677 | 331 | 346 | 625 | 8.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 677 | 331 | 346 | 625 | 8.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 670 | 325 | 345 | 625 | 7.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 672 | 329 | 343 | 625 | 4.90 |
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