Braywick Court School vs Desborough College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Braywick Court School
Maidenhead · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
257 students
Desborough College
Maidenhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
539 students
| Measure | Braywick Court School Maidenhead, South East | Desborough College Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #244 of 2,471 | #281 of 679 |
| National rank | #1155 of 15,697 | #1511 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 257 | 539 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 539 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 104.5% | 47.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 27% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.06 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.2 |
| town | Maidenhead | Maidenhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.braywickcourtschool.co.uk/ | www.desborough.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Braywick Court School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.0 vs 59.6).
- •Desborough College is the larger school with 539 students compared with 257.
- •Braywick Court School is co-educational and Desborough College is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Braywick Court School better than Desborough College?
On the Success Index (England), Braywick Court School ranks higher (87.0 vs 59.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Braywick Court School and Desborough College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Braywick Court School: 257. Desborough College: 539. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Braywick Court School and Desborough College rank in South East?
Braywick Court School is 244th of 2,471 and Desborough College is 281st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).