Desborough College

URN: 138879 • Maidenhead SL6 2QB

Overview

Name
Desborough College
URN
138879
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Boys
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
PIONEER EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andrew Murdoch (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01628634505
Website
Visit
Address
Shoppenhangers Road, Maidenhead SL6 2QB

Summary

Desborough College is a boys' secondary academy located in Maidenhead, part of the Pioneer Educational Trust. With a current enrolment of 578 pupils and a capacity of 1,140, the college aims to foster both academic achievement and personal development. The school promotes core values of courage, kindness, respect, and leadership, striving to develop ethical future leaders who can positively impact society.

The curriculum at Desborough College has recently been broadened, alongside reshaped pastoral programmes, to support students in achieving academic success while becoming well-rounded individuals. The school received a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted in May 2024, reflecting the quality of education and support provided to its students.

Desborough College emphasizes community involvement and character education, encouraging students to engage in various activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The school also operates a house system that promotes teamwork and school spirit. Parents and prospective students can find more information about admissions and school life on the college's website.

Key details

LA
Windsor and Maidenhead
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
PIONEER EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Capacity
1140
Pupils
578
Boys
574
Girls
4
FSM %
16.90
Open date
2012-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Berkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 578 574 4 1140 16.90
2024-09-11 728 724 4 1140 15.10
2023-09-11 889 883 6 1140 8.60
2022-09-11 889 883 6 1140 8.60
2021-09-11 928 928 0 1140 9.00
2020-09-11 935 932 3 1140 8.90

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