Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy
URN: 143855 • Saffron Walden CB11 3LE
Overview
- Name
- Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy
- URN
- 143855
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- GREAT OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Hawley (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01799540302
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Saffron Walden CB11 3LE
Summary
Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy, located in Saffron Walden, Essex, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 145 pupils, offering a capacity for 161. The school operates under the ethos of providing a nurturing environment where students can thrive, inspired by the biblical principle of "That they may have life in all its fullness" (John 10:10).
The curriculum at Debden Academy encompasses a broad range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts, alongside a focus on personal, social, and emotional development. The school is committed to inclusivity, providing support for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to ensure all children can achieve their potential.
Community engagement is a key aspect of school life, with various initiatives and events organized by the Friends of Debden School (FODS). Parents are encouraged to participate actively in their children's education, fostering a strong partnership between home and school. For more information, visit their website at www.debdenprimary.co.uk.
The curriculum at Debden Academy encompasses a broad range of subjects, including English, Maths, Science, and the Arts, alongside a focus on personal, social, and emotional development. The school is committed to inclusivity, providing support for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to ensure all children can achieve their potential.
Community engagement is a key aspect of school life, with various initiatives and events organized by the Friends of Debden School (FODS). Parents are encouraged to participate actively in their children's education, fostering a strong partnership between home and school. For more information, visit their website at www.debdenprimary.co.uk.
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Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- GREAT OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 161
- Pupils
- 145
- Boys
- 73
- Girls
- 72
- FSM %
- 9.70
- Open date
- 2017-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 145 | 73 | 72 | 161 | 9.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 146 | 73 | 73 | 161 | 8.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 121 | 64 | 57 | 161 | 5.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 121 | 64 | 57 | 161 | 5.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 103 | 59 | 44 | 161 | 2.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 86 | 49 | 37 | 161 | 7.00 |
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