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Desborough College
Goodgraded 17/05/2024Ages 11–18578 pupilsDoes not apply
Desborough College is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Maidenhead, within the Windsor and Maidenhead local authority. The school has around 578 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/05/2024, Desborough College was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 and 53% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Maidenhead can view Desborough College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.8%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence23.6%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher20.0England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS92%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals18.0%England avg 28.6%
English not first language20.8%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 845.7
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths54%
Grade 4+ English & maths69%
EBacc entry40%
EBacc average point score4.06
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 32.2
Value added+0.06Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.3
Retention96%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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