# Desborough College — Maidenhead, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Headteacher's Welcome

## Contact

- **Address:** Shoppenhangers Road, Maidenhead, SL6 2QB
- **Phone:** 01628 634 505
- **Website:** http://www.desborough.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/maidenhead/desborough-college-14147

## About

Desborough College is a place where academic achievement and personal development go hand in hand. We believe that every child should have the opportunity to flourish, both academically and personally. Our vision is to develop ethical future leaders the Desborough way.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Sep 2014
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2014

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent Education and Support: I'm so grateful to have my child at Desborough College. The teachers are amazing and really care about the students. The facilities are top-notch and the sports programs are fantastic. My child has grown so much in just a year! *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic Community and Values: Our child attended Desborough College for 5 years and we were consistently impressed with the community and values of the school. The Headteacher and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed and the house system is a great way to build confidence and teamwork. We would highly recommend Desborough to anyone looking for a great education. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Experience: We moved to the area and joined Desborough College part way through the year. The admissions process was a bit tricky to navigate, but the staff were helpful and welcoming. Our child is enjoying the school and the facilities are great, but we've had some issues with communication from the teachers and the school's policies can be a bit confusing. *(Nov 2021)*

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