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Debenham High School

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Debenham High School

Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Stowmarket, IP14 6BL

Academy converter
Church of England
Pupils
699
Ages
11-16
FSM
13.0%
Attainment 8
55.5
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
55.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
33.6%
Basics 9-5
68.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
26.8%
EBacc APS
4.73
EBacc 9-5
20.3%
EBacc 9-4
23.9%
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About Debenham High School

Debenham High School is a secondary school in Stowmarket, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.5. The school has around 699 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Gracechurch Street, Stowmarket, IP14 6BL | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Debenham High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — Good
  2. Jan 2008 — Outstanding (predecessor: Debenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Debenham High School

What is Debenham High School's Ofsted rating?
Debenham High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Debenham High School's latest exam results?
Debenham High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 55.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Debenham High School located?
Debenham High School is a secondary school in Stowmarket, Suffolk (IP14 6BL).
How many pupils attend Debenham High School?
Debenham High School has around 699 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Debenham High School with other schools?
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