Debenham High School Catchment Area
Debenham High School is a academy converter secondary school in Stowmarket, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 699 pupils, and a capacity of 625 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
699
Pupils
625
Capacity
112%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Debenham High School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Debenham High School is managed by Suffolk and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Suffolk catchment area documents →Debenham High School — School Information
- Full address
- Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Stowmarket, IP14 6BL
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 13% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136416
Other Secondary Schools in Stowmarket
If Debenham High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stowmarket are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Debenham High School
Is Debenham High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Debenham High School currently has 699 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 625 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Debenham High School? ▾
Debenham High School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Debenham High School cover? ▾
Debenham High School is a secondary school in Stowmarket, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Debenham High School? ▾
Debenham High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.