Debenham High School vs Hadleigh High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 25 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Debenham High School
Stowmarket · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
714 students
Hadleigh High School
Ipswich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
712 students
| Measure | Debenham High School Stowmarket, East of England | Hadleigh High School Ipswich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 48 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #53 of 460 | #248 of 460 |
| National rank | #356 of 4,090 | #2045 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 714 | 712 |
| Pupils on roll | 714 | 712 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 114.2% | 81.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.7 | 43.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.1% | 40.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.8% | 63.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.74 | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stowmarket | Ipswich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.debenhamhighschool.suffolk.sch.uk/ | www.hadleighhigh.net/ |
The verdict
- •Debenham High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.1 vs 48.4).
- •Debenham High School is the larger school with 714 students compared with 712.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Debenham High School better than Hadleigh High School?
On the Success Index (England), Debenham High School ranks higher (87.1 vs 48.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Debenham High School and Hadleigh High School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Stowmarket and Ipswich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Debenham High School: 714. Hadleigh High School: 712. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Debenham High School and Hadleigh High School rank in East of England?
Debenham High School is 53rd of 460 and Hadleigh High School is 248th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).