Welcome to Debenham High SchooL 

Part of the Heart of Suffolk Education Trust

Message from the Headteacher

Monday 1st December 2025
 

As we enter the last three weeks of term and the season of Advent there is still plenty happening at school and beyond.

Last week our Year 10 students attended Harry Potter World as part of their DT course, a long day for the students but really worthwhile to see how their learning is applied in the world of work.

Year 11 are nearing the end of their Mock Examination period. It is always a tiring time for the students but they have acquitted themselves well and the practice of completing exams ready for the Summer will stand them in good stead.

This week we finish off with the Listening and Speaking exams in MfL as well as the Art examination before the students have a well-earned rest.

We are also holding our first Communion for staff and students together this week on Thursday which we are very much looking forward to.

Next week sees our Christmas Concert in school on 10^th December, for which there are still tickets available.  Next Tuesday is also our Year 9 Progress Evening.

As I said in my last letter, there are still a number of our wider school community who are struggling with serious illness and we continue to pray for them and their families at this difficult time.

With warmest wishes

Simon Martin
Headteacher

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace".

                                           Isaiah 9:6

 SCHOOL VISION

"Treat others as you wish to be treated"

Debenham High School aims to nurture excellence and integrity in all members of our community. 

Debenham High is a place of learning and personal development for all. We aim to develop students to enable them to take their place in society as happy, successful and resilient people who act with integrity, purpose and love. Students develop a curiosity about the world around them and a desire to learn. All students regardless of background and ability will be exposed to the very best so that they are able to understand and aspire to excellence; they should see this excellence both in school and beyond in the academic and cultural world. We hold  that all people are made in the image of God and as such we encourage students to develop a respect for and tolerance of others - regardless of differences of race, disability, sexuality, gender, culture or religion.  

As well as learning about other faiths and world views  our students develop an understanding of the Christian Faith and act in a way which demonstrates the key attributes of love, joy, peace, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self -control. The whole school community is encouraged to live by Jesus’ teaching to love our neighbour and to “Treat others as you wish to be treated”

Students will leave Debenham, with excellent academic qualifications, a love and curiosity for knowledge, resilient and ready to succeed in and contribute to an ever changing world, having developed a moral strength, compassion and understanding of others.

Growing together in Character, Wisdom and Compassion.