A Specialist School in the Performing Arts 

The aim of Debden Park High School is to provide an excellent education in a safe, supportive learning environment where people are valued and make positive contributions to the school community and where pupils go on to become responsible, independent members of society.

Mr Christian Cavanagh, Headteacher

Debden Park High school is an outstanding secondary school  (Ofsted 2009), and a national teaching school . Last year we achieved some our best results ever (again):

GCSE Results 2012:

• 80% of pupils achieved at least 5 A*-C Grades
• 65% of pupils achieved at least 5 A*-C inc English and Maths

You can find out more about our outstanding exam results here:Exam results.

It is our belief that Learning should be challenging, fun and active. At Debden Park, the learner is at the centre of each lesson. Students have to, investigate, discover, and cooperate in their learning. They then have to demonstrate and apply their new found knowledge. Finally they have to evaluate their understanding, set themselves goals and challenges. All of this takes careful planning and cooperation from and between teachers.

In order to create outstanding learning Debden Park is dedicated to high standards, innovative and engaging teaching, reflective practice and continued professional development in a environment that supports, challenges and holds everyone to account.

We are a Specialist School in the Performing Arts and the benefits for our students are immense :

A special Performing Arts emphasis to the curriculum.
More active teaching strategies used throughout the curriculum
Resources in a wide range of subjects which promote more creative teaching and learning.
More opportunities for students to develop their self-esteem and confidence through performances and workshops.
Exciting links with business and local community partners, and even closer partnerships with our primary feeder schools.