Desborough School
URN: 138856 • Maidenhead SL6 2QB
Overview
- Name
- Desborough School
- URN
- 138856
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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 is a boys' secondary academy located in Maidenhead, part of the Windsor and Maidenhead local authority. With a capacity of 1,121 students, the school is committed to fostering both academic achievement and personal development. The ethos of Desborough is built around core values of courage, kindness, respect, and leadership, aiming to prepare students to become ethical future leaders.
The school offers a broad curriculum that has been recently enhanced, alongside a reshaped pastoral programme designed to support students' academic success and personal growth. Desborough School is a member of the Pioneer Educational Trust, which provides valuable resources and collaborative opportunities that enrich the educational experience for both students and staff.
In May 2024, Desborough received a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted, reflecting the quality of its educational provision. The school encourages community involvement and offers various extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, to promote character development and teamwork among students.
The school offers a broad curriculum that has been recently enhanced, alongside a reshaped pastoral programme designed to support students' academic success and personal growth. Desborough School is a member of the Pioneer Educational Trust, which provides valuable resources and collaborative opportunities that enrich the educational experience for both students and staff.
In May 2024, Desborough received a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted, reflecting the quality of its educational provision. The school encourages community involvement and offers various extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, to promote character development and teamwork among students.
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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
- 2012-10-01
- Close date
- 2012-10-21
- 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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