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Debden Park High School
Willingale Road, Debden, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2BQ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.4 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
1,120
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.3, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in comparison to the national average, ranking in the top 37% for attainment. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 82% recommending the school, though the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 17%. Additionally, 59% of students progress to university, with 15% attending top-third institutions, indicating a solid pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.3 | Top 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 35% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 17% | Bottom 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 59% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 86 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (101 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child feels safe
90%
School has high expectations
87%
My child is happy
83%
I'd recommend this school
82%
School keeps me informed
81%
My child makes good progress
81%
Behaviour is good
79%
Progress is communicated
75%
School supports development
69%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.2%
White Other12.0%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Other2.2%
Black African1.5%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.65438, 0.08979 · IG10 2BQ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN136555
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.debden-tkat.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Debden Park High School rated by Ofsted?
Debden Park High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Debden Park High School a good school?
Debden Park High School scores 75.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Debden Park High School?
Based on 101 Ofsted Parent View responses, Debden Park High School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Debden Park High School in GCSEs?
Debden Park High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.3. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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