Claires Court Schools vs Desborough College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claires Court Schools
Maidenhead · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
862 students
Desborough College
Maidenhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
539 students
| Measure | Claires Court Schools Maidenhead, South East | Desborough College Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #619 of 679 | #281 of 679 |
| National rank | #3753 of 4,090 | #1511 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 862 | 539 |
| Pupils on roll | 862 | 539 |
| Free school meals | – | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 72.4% | 47.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 30.5 | 45.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 53.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 69.3% |
| EBacc average points | 2.89 | 4.06 |
| A level points per entry | 34.6 | 32.2 |
| town | Maidenhead | Maidenhead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.clairescourt.com | www.desborough.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Desborough College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.6 vs 16.3).
- •Claires Court Schools is the larger school with 862 students compared with 539.
- •Claires Court Schools is a independent school while Desborough College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Claires Court Schools 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 Claires Court Schools better than Desborough College?
On the Success Index (England), Desborough College ranks higher (59.6 vs 16.3 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 Claires Court Schools and Desborough College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Claires Court Schools: 862. Desborough College: 539. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Claires Court Schools and Desborough College rank in South East?
Claires Court Schools is 619th of 679 and Desborough College is 281st of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).