Desborough College vs EKC Sheppey Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 104 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desborough College
Maidenhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
539 students
EKC Sheppey Secondary
Sheerness · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
542 students
| Measure | Desborough College Maidenhead, South East | EKC Sheppey Secondary Sheerness, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #281 of 679 | #679 of 679 |
| National rank | #1511 of 4,090 | #4072 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 539 | 542 |
| Pupils on roll | 539 | 542 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 61.8% |
| Capacity filled | 47.3% | 72.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Sheerness |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.desborough.org.uk/ | www.ekcsheppeysecondary.org |
The verdict
- •Desborough College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.6 vs 2.6).
- •EKC Sheppey Secondary is the larger school with 542 students compared with 539.
- •Desborough College is boys and EKC Sheppey Secondary is co-educational.
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 Desborough College better than EKC Sheppey Secondary?
On the Success Index (England), Desborough College ranks higher (59.6 vs 2.6 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 Desborough College and EKC Sheppey Secondary?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Sheerness in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Desborough College: 539. EKC Sheppey Secondary: 542. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Desborough College and EKC Sheppey Secondary rank in South East?
Desborough College is 281st of 679 and EKC Sheppey Secondary is 679th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).