Welcome to Debenham High SchooL 

Part of the Heart of Suffolk Education Trust

Message from the Headteacher

Monday 23rd February 2026
 

Pleasingly we have returned to some better weather than the end of the last half term.  This term started with our German students departing very early on Monday morning for their immersion trip to Boppard in the Rhineland of Germany.  Students had a very long trip to get there but arrived safely with anticipation as to the events ahead.

At the end of last term, students led the Charities Week for Years 10 & 11, there were lots of events and activities to raise money for the chosen charities, culminating in a staff versus pupils Kin Ball match and the obligatory non uniform day on the last day of term.  Final amounts have yet to be counted but early accounts suggest around £1000 raised for good causes. 

Next week sees the first performance of Alice in Wonderland, the musical. This is a completely student led and performed production. They have taken on responsibility for not only writing the script, but also set design, music, choreography as well as the direction and acting.  Rehearsals sounded great before half term and I am sure we will be treated to a fantastic production and huge credit to all of the students involved for making this happen. Tickets are available through the school Gateway.

This week sees the start of our events for World Book Day, this includes the Book Mastermind Quizzes on Thursday and Friday as well as a number of other events which include the “Book in a Jar” competition, book swap and many other events to celebrate the event.

With warmest wishes

Simon Martin

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

                                         2 Corinthians 13:13

 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.