Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led serving families in Saffron Walden and the wider Essex area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has 145 pupils on roll with space for 161, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 20 June 2023, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.