Debenham High School vs Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 832 m 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
Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School
Stowmarket · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
| Measure | Debenham High School Stowmarket, East of England | Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School Stowmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #53 of 460 | #1213 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #356 of 4,090 | #9957 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 714 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 714 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 114.2% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stowmarket | Stowmarket |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.debenhamhighschool.suffolk.sch.uk/ | www.sirroberthitcham.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Debenham High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.1 vs 40.9).
- •Debenham High School is the larger school with 714 students compared with 169.
- •Debenham High School is a academy school while Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School?
On the Success Index (England), Debenham High School ranks higher (87.1 vs 40.9 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 Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School?
About 832 m in a straight line, between Stowmarket and Stowmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Debenham High School: 714. Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Debenham High School and Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School rank in East of England?
Debenham High School is 53rd of 460 and Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School is 1213th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).