Desborough College vs Larchfield Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 525 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desborough College
Maidenhead · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
539 students
Larchfield Primary and Nursery School
Maidenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Desborough College Maidenhead, South East | Larchfield Primary and Nursery School Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #281 of 679 | #1453 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1511 of 4,090 | #8384 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 539 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 539 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 42.1% |
| Capacity filled | 47.3% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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.desborough.org.uk/ | www.larchfieldschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Desborough College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.6 vs 48.2).
- •Desborough College is the larger school with 539 students compared with 213.
- •Desborough College is a academy school while Larchfield Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Desborough College is boys and Larchfield Primary and Nursery School 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 Larchfield Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Desborough College ranks higher (59.6 vs 48.2 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 Larchfield Primary and Nursery School?
About 525 m in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Desborough College: 539. Larchfield Primary and Nursery School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Desborough College and Larchfield Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Desborough College is 281st of 679 and Larchfield Primary and Nursery School is 1453rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).