Secondary school · Stowmarket
Debenham High School term dates
Debenham High School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Suffolk council's standard term dates. We don't have Debenham High School's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
Suffolk council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6BL
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Ages: 11 to 16
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Rated Good at its last full inspection, March 2023.
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
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Quick answers
When does Debenham High School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Thursday, 22 October 2026. This is from Suffolk council's standard term dates — Debenham High School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Debenham High School?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.