Establishment Debenham High School

URN: 136416

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Single-academy trust: DEBENHAM HIGH SCHOOL

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Address
Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6BL
Local authority
Suffolk (935)
Headteacher / Principal
Mr Simon Martin
Phase of education
Secondary
School type
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Single-academy trust
DEBENHAM HIGH SCHOOL
Gender of entry
Mixed
ID
URN: 136416, DfE number: 935/4504
UKPRN: 10032607
Establishment status
Open
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Telephone
01728860213
Ofsted rating
Good (Last inspection: 3 March 2023)
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Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich
Religious ethos
Does not apply
Boarders
No boarders
Nursery provision
Not applicable
Official sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Number of pupils
681
Section 41 approved
Not applicable
Open date
1 January 2011
Reason establishment opened
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Closed date
Not recorded
Reason establishment closed
Not recorded
Special classes
No Special Classes
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9.7%
Date last changed / confirmed
14 March 2024
Type of SEN provision
Type of resourced provision
Not applicable
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Chair of trustees

Chair of trustees
Name Appointed by From To
David John Carruthers Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) 20 May 2015 31 December 2026

Trustees

Trustees
Name Appointed by From To
Elizabeth Emily Grace Hagley Elected by school staff 30 June 2023 29 June 2027
Paul Eric Debenham Nominated by LA and appointed by GB 13 December 2010 14 April 2027
Caroline Jayne Berkley Elected by parents 29 March 2023 28 March 2027
Helena Tiernay Elected by parents 7 March 2023 6 March 2027
Kate Elizabeth Rosten Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) 23 November 2021 2 January 2027
David McMillan Elected by school staff 13 October 2011 31 December 2026
Rosalie Zofia Edmond Elected by parents 1 January 2019 31 December 2026
John Joseph O'Byrne Elected by parents 14 December 2022 13 December 2026
Charles William Thomas Appointed by GB/board 9 May 2017 9 May 2025
Christopher Charles Grover Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) 25 February 2013 28 February 2025
Ronald Charles Barker Elected by parents 3 February 2015 31 December 2024
Sheila Margaret Janson Appointed by academy members 4 September 2012 31 August 2024
Simon Jonathan Martin Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal 1 September 2020 Not recorded
Susan Rita Taylor Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) 6 July 2017 Not recorded

Members

Members
Name Appointed by From
John Cox Appointed by academy members 27 March 2019
Martin Alan Seeley Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) 7 May 2015
Neil Charles Serjeant Original (signatory) members 13 December 2010
Robert William Grimsey Original (signatory) members 13 December 2010

Accounting officer

Accounting officer
Name From To
Simon Martin 1 September 2020 Not recorded

Chief financial officer

Chief financial officer
Name From To
Tracy Anne Willmott 24 April 2017 Not recorded

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Historical governance
Name Role Appointed by From To
David John Egan Trustee Appointed by GB/board 29 March 2011 21 July 2023
Emma Wnukoski Trustee Elected by school staff 8 December 2020 30 June 2023
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Government office region (GOR)
East of England
Regional schools commissioner (RSC) region
East of England and North-East London
District
Mid Suffolk
Ward
Debenham
Parliamentary constituency
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Urban/rural description
(England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Government Statistical Service (GSS) local authority code
E10000029
Easting
616644
Northing
263143
Unique property reference number (UPRN)
100091489689
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Mid Suffolk 007
Lower super output area (LSOA) Help with lower super output area Opens a dialog
Mid Suffolk 007A
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Free school meals

This field is not editable by establishment users as it is populated by the DfE using the underlying data from the schools, pupils and their characteristics statistical release published each summer. The figures used are the performance table figures which ensures GIAS and the Find and Compare Schools in England service are consistent.

This information is compiled from the data returned by establishments for their establishment's situation on the third Thursday in January, in the spring school census data collection return.

This field shows whether a pupil's family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in the annual spring school census. Pupils or their parents are able to claim free school meals if they receive a qualifying benefit. This field does not show pupils who actually received free school meals but the percentage of those who are eligible to receive them.

Middle super output area (MSOA)

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Lower super output area (LSOA)

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