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Desborough College
Shoppenhangers Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2QB, Windsor and Maidenhead
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.5 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
578
Capacity
1,140
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
51%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, notably achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 51% nationally. A commendable 69% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 54% reach grade 5 or above. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 40%, which may indicate limited participation in a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 11 September 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.7 | Bottom 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 54% | Top 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 40% | Bottom 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 18% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.7%
Asian Pakistani18.9%
Asian Indian11.2%
White Other7.3%
Mixed Other7.1%
Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Other1.6%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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51.51584, -0.72711 · SL6 2QB
School details
Local authorityWindsor and Maidenhead
RegionSouth East
URN138879
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.desborough.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Desborough College rated by Ofsted?
Desborough College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 September 2014.
Is Desborough College a good school?
Desborough College scores 49.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Desborough College in GCSEs?
Desborough College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.7. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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