Debden Park High School, Loughton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 years agoOverall
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its January 2017 inspection — up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
19.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
101 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
40
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
1,046 pupils
1,120 capacity
74 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Loughton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Loughton
Admissions Demand - Essex
Places available
17,576
Applications
16,788
Got 1st preference
83.8%
Got preferred school
97.1%
Secondary admissions across Essex (2025/26)
Inspection History(2)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.89803%
Overall absence
27.39274%
Persistent absence
909
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Debden Park High School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery
Hereward Primary School
Woodcroft School
The Alderton Junior School
The Alderton Infant School and Nursery
Lambourne Primary School
Theydon Bois Primary School
Staples Road Primary School
Nearby Schools
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