Desborough School is a secondary school in Maidenhead, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Desborough School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Shoppenhangers Road, Maidenhead, SL6 2QB |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Aj Linnell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 110099 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 1121 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidenhead Nursery School School Lane , SL6 7PG | 4out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larchfield Junior School Bargeman Road , SL6 2SG | - not rated | 573 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larchfield County Infant School Bargeman Road , SL6 2SG | - not rated | 573 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larchfield Primary and Nursery School Bargeman Road , SL6 2SG | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boyne Hill CofE Infant and Nursery School Rutland Road , SL6 4HZ | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE Junior School Westborough Road , SL6 4AR | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desborough School Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Desborough School Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Desborough College Shoppenhangers Road , SL6 2QB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Altwood CofE Secondary School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altwood Church of England School Altwood Road , SL6 4PU | 3out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire College of Art and Design Raymond Road , SL6 6DF | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brocket PRU - Alternative Provision 15 Boyn Hill Avenue , SL6 4EY | - not rated | 706 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Preparatory School Limited 2 West Road , SL6 1PD | - not rated | 727 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redroofs School for the Performing Arts 26 Bath Road , SL6 4JT | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidenhead College for Girls 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Claires Court Schools 1 College Avenue , SL6 6AW | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.