Desborough School
URN: 110099 • Maidenhead SL6 2QB
Overview
- Name
- Desborough School
- URN
- 110099
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Aj Linnell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Shoppenhangers Road, Maidenhead SL6 2QB
Summary
Desborough School, located in Maidenhead, is a community secondary school for boys with a capacity of 1,121 students. The school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and personal development, aiming to cultivate ethical leaders prepared to make a positive impact in society. Core values of courage, kindness, respect, and leadership are central to the school’s ethos, encouraging students to strive for excellence in all areas.
The curriculum at Desborough is designed to provide a broad educational experience, with a focus on developing well-rounded individuals. Recent Ofsted reports have recognised the school as ‘Good’, highlighting the effectiveness of its pastoral programmes and the positive impact on student success. The school is part of the Pioneer Educational Trust, which enhances its educational offerings through shared resources and collaborative opportunities.
Desborough School also places a strong emphasis on character education, integrating it into daily school life. The supportive environment, combined with a dedicated staff, aims to nurture each student’s potential, preparing them for future challenges and opportunities.
The curriculum at Desborough is designed to provide a broad educational experience, with a focus on developing well-rounded individuals. Recent Ofsted reports have recognised the school as ‘Good’, highlighting the effectiveness of its pastoral programmes and the positive impact on student success. The school is part of the Pioneer Educational Trust, which enhances its educational offerings through shared resources and collaborative opportunities.
Desborough School also places a strong emphasis on character education, integrating it into daily school life. The supportive environment, combined with a dedicated staff, aims to nurture each student’s potential, preparing them for future challenges and opportunities.
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Nearby alternatives
- Newlands Girls' School (74.1)
- Furze Platt Senior School (63.0)
- Desborough College (53.0)
- Cox Green School (46.1)
- Altwood CofE Secondary School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1121
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2012-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1121 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1121 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1121 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1121 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1121 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1121 |
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