Welcome to Debenham High SchooL 

Part of the Heart of Suffolk Education Trust

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Message from the Headteacher

Friday 10th July 2026
 

As we come towards the end of the Summer term, there seems to be no let up in activities within the school.

Last week our students performed Romeo and Juliet set to a Beatles sound track at the beautiful Crow’s Hall and our musicians as well as accompanying the production played a concert in the beautiful moated gardens. We also held our rearranged Sports Day, which was a fantastic day, students showed real determination and effort in all of the events and supported each other brilliantly. It was lovely to welcome so many parents to share the day as well.

Our Year 7 students attended Aldeburgh as part of their Geography studies too.

This week we have held our Year 6 Induction Day, a Polyglot Day, an author’s visit and Year 10 have completed their first week of work experience both locally and as far afield as Geneva!

We welcomed back some students who had been visiting Berlin as part of their History studies which was a really valuable experience for our students.

Next week sees our activities week where students come together in a variety of opportunities and settings to build that sense of connectivity and community which we hold so importantly at school.

We welcome our new Year 7 students back on Thursday 3^rd  September before the rest of the school join us on the 4^th.

Wishing you a happy and peaceful summer

Simon Martin

'Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.'

                                         John 14:27

 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.