Welcome to Debenham High SchooL 

Part of the Heart of Suffolk Education Trust

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Message from the Headteacher

Monday 5th October 2026
 

As the weather begins to turn a little Autumnal there is still lots going on at school, we have had a number of trips and events take place both in and beyond school to help young people understand their learning beyond the classroom as well giving opportunities to broaden their experiences.

Events have included a Year 10 and 11 Business and Economics conference at Kesgrave, trips to London and Felixstowe for our GCSE Art students. Our year 7 students attending Colchester Zoo as well as trips to St. Mary’s Church in Debenham, as well as many more.

We held our Pathways Evening for Year 11 students looking at their Post 16 choices last week and were really pleased with the feedback from all of the providers about the engagement of our young people.  We held our postponed Summer Awards evening last week as well which was a lovely evening recognising the academic and more broad achievements of our students over the past academic year.

In very recent news a team of students represented the school in the RAF Wittering International Rescue Challenge, winning the German Prize and in the French Section the opening prize, a phenomenal achievement for the students against some tough competition.

This week we hold our Open Evening on Thursday and my thanks to all of the students who have volunteered to help out and show prospective students our school.

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”

                        1 Thessalonians 5:11

 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.