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Desborough College
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- Windsor and Maidenhead SL6 2QB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Academic Progress: Middle- and high-ability pupils make very good progress in subjects like mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, show respect and kindness, and bullying is rare.
Academic Progress: Most pupils gain knowledge and skills needed for later life.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils generally conduct themselves well; issues are resolved quickly.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and high-quality questioning methods.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers' high aspirations lead to pupils being challenged to achieve the highest standards.
Qualifications and Training: Staff benefit from extensive training.
Current Educational Practices: Staff plan engaging activities that build on previous learning.
Strengths and Challenges: New leadership improved students鈥� attendance.
Strengths and Challenges: Variations exist in teaching quality across subjects; improvements are ongoing.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents highly support the school, valuing the strong culture of respect.
Communication: Parents are positive about the support and guidance their children receive.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are highly positive and state children are happy, safe, and well-supported.
Communication: School communicates effectively through surveys and meetings.
Parent Satisfaction: Positive feedback from parents; supportive community.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can provide views via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders set high expectations for behaviour, leading to well-behaved pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Subject leaders' actions are leading to improvements in underperforming subjects.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pastoral staff resolve issues quickly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculum well-planned; new leadership brings higher expectations.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, and staff deal with it carefully when it occurs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; students feel safe.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying dealt with promptly; strong pastoral support.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High expectations for conduct; some issues in cover lessons.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive range of extracurricular opportunities in sports, arts, and academics.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils experience numerous trips and activities beyond school.
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad range of clubs and sports; competitive house system.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth form support for independent study.
Career Counselling Services: Sixth-form students value opportunities to take on responsibilities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Curriculum changes improve chances of student success in sixth form.
Career Counselling Services: Extensive guidance helps students enter further education.
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum offered including vocational and academic subjects.
Subjects Offered: Strong results in mathematics and science; English improvement noted.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Regular training provided but teaching adaptation varies.
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Desborough College is a Secondary, Boys school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 728 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Thank you for visiting the Desborough College website. I hope you find it user-friendly, educational, and motivating. It is an honour for me to serve as Desborough College's new principal. In our very unique college, we strongly believe that teaching tomorrow's leaders is both a great privilege and a major duty. We absolutely love helping our students develop into well-rounded adults who, with our stewardship, guidance, and support, will graduate from our programme with a set of credentials and a variety of skills that will enable them to become kind, caring, and compassionate global citizens and to live the future of their dreams. The Desborough Way is our guide for fostering the life skills needed to achieve in a world that is constantly changing. My leadership philosophy and vision are simple: if I don't think that what we are doing or doing would be something I would want for my own children, I won't put it into practise or enforce it for our students. You are cordially invited to visit us and experience for yourself what a lovely community Desborough is and how our students thrive here.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.5 | 15.1 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 48% | 46% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | - | 5.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 31.95% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 44.16% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 22.32% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 10.42% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 14.84% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.34 | 3.2 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 85.73% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 141 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 81.45% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 25.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 48.45% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 6.27% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 1.64% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.27% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 33.58% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 46.74% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 27% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 14.21% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 19% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.69 | 3.37 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 86.55% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 142 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 84.09% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 29.09% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 48% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 5.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 1.36% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 0.91% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.64% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 4 | 30.39% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 6 | 45.11% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 31.33% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 2 | 14.44% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 3 | 21.28% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.15 | 3.38 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 94.1% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 91 | 151 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 89.1% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 27.9% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 54.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 5.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 1.2% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.4% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 1 | 34.71% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 14 | 49.18% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 34% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 17.29% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 13 | 24.76% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 3.8 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 95.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 64 | 160 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 79.89% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 29.11% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 52.44% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 5.78% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.22% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.44% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 37.06% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 52.25% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 31.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 20.5% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 22.31% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 95% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 91 | 168 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 61.33% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 31.22% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 70% | 53.67% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.78% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.44% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.11% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.78% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 19.18 | 36.02 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 19 | 36.53 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 19.48% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 35 | 103 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 64.78% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 4.33% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 21.67% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 5.67% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.61 | 39.59 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.9 | 40.19 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.7% | 24.94% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 34 | 94 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 69.78% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 2.67% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 16.89% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.44% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.86 2 | 31.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.80 | 31.44 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.4% | 18.59% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 71 | 102 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 45% | 59.75% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.5% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 22.13% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 17% | 8.13% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.89 4 | 33.13 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.95 9 | 33.56 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.6% | 21.46% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 21 | 19.25% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.5% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 19.38% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 4.25% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.03 | 28.79 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.62 | 31.4 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 21.11% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 25.63% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 5.13% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 23.38% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Desborough College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1