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Desborough College

Maidenhead · Windsor and Maidenhead · SL6 2QB. secondary · Academy sponsor led · State-funded · Ages 11 to 18. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Ofsted overall: Good
KS2 RWM expected: —
Attainment 8: 45.7
English & maths 9–4: 69%

Ofsted publication date: 01/07/2024. Open Ofsted report

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What is Desborough College's Ofsted rating?

Desborough College has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 01/07/2024). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

What are Desborough College's GCSE outcomes?

Published Attainment 8 is 45.7. English and maths 9–4: 69%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.

Where is Desborough College?

Desborough College is in Maidenhead (SL6 2QB), Windsor and Maidenhead. URN 138879.

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Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 16 May 2024). Open the full PDF for context.

Desborough College continues to be a good school. The headteacher of this school is Andy Murdoch. This school is part of the Pioneer Educational Trust, which means other people in the trust also have responsibility for running the school. The trust is run by the chief executive officer, Antonia Spinks, and overseen by…

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Desborough College
URN: 138879
Local authority: Windsor and Maidenhead
Town: Maidenhead
Postcode: SL6 2QB
Ofsted overall: Good (01/07/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/138879/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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