Debenham High School
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Attainment 8 of 55.7 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 55.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 83%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.76
- Confidence interval:
- [0.53, 1.00]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 138 | 55.7 | — | 83.3% | 26.8% | 4.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 140 | 55.4 | +0.76 | 80.7% | 19.3% | 4.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 135 | 55.6 | +0.71 | 79.0% | 15.0% | 4.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 133 | 55.9 | +0.59 | 80.0% | 26.0% | 4.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Suffolk for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136416 |
| Local authority | Suffolk |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Simon Martin |
| Trust | HEART OF SUFFOLK EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | IP14 6BL |
| Latest pupils | 138 |
| FSM eligible | 13.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6BL
http://www.debenhamhighschool.suffolk.sch.uk/1728860213| DfE number | 4504 |
| UKPRN | 10032607 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 9 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 2 May 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Publication date | 2 May 2023 |