Desborough College vs Oldfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
Oldfield Primary School
Maidenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
419 students
| Measure | Desborough College Maidenhead, South East | Oldfield Primary School Maidenhead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #281 of 679 | #138 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1511 of 4,090 | #586 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 539 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 539 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 47.3% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 32% |
| 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.oldfieldprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Oldfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.0 vs 59.6).
- •Desborough College is the larger school with 539 students compared with 419.
- •Desborough College is a academy school while Oldfield Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Desborough College is boys and Oldfield Primary 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 Oldfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oldfield Primary School ranks higher (92.0 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 Desborough College and Oldfield Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Maidenhead and Maidenhead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Desborough College: 539. Oldfield Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Desborough College and Oldfield Primary School rank in South East?
Desborough College is 281st of 679 and Oldfield Primary School is 138th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).