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Debden Park High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Debden Park High School is a academy converter secondary school in Loughton, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1050 pupils, and a capacity of 1120 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,050

Pupils

1,120

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Debden Park High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Debden Park High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Debden Park High School — School Information

Full address
Willingale Road, Debden, Loughton, IG10 2BQ
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
18.5% of pupils
DfE URN
136555

Other Secondary Schools in Loughton

If Debden Park High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Loughton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Debden Park High School

Is Debden Park High School oversubscribed?

Debden Park High School is operating close to its capacity of 1120 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Debden Park High School?

Admission to Debden Park High School is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Debden Park High School cover?

Debden Park High School is a secondary school in Loughton, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Debden Park High School?

Debden Park High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.