Maidenhead Grammar School
| Motto | Strenuis Ardua Cedunt ("Difficulties Yield To Diligence") |
|---|---|
| Established | 1894 |
| Type | Academy |
| Principal | Paul Frazer |
| Chair of Governors | Nigel Cook |
| Founder | A. E. Brooks |
| Location |
Shoppenhangers Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 2QB England |
| Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| DfE URN | 138856 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports Pre-academy reports |
| Students | 730 |
| Gender | Boys with mixed Sixth form |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Houses | Dickens, Constable, Brunel and Elgar |
| Colours | Purple and Gold |
| Website | www.desborough.org.uk |
Desborough College is a secondary school with academy status located on Shoppenhangers Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, England.
Until 2009 it was an all-boys school, however, the Sixth form has since become co-educational. It was founded as Maidenhead County Grammar School in 1894 under its first Headmaster Mr A. E. Brooks.
In the 1970s reform in the Royal Borough ensured all schools converted to the then new comprehensive schools system, which prompted the School's name change to Desborough School after Lord Desborough, a prominent Maidonian.
For the second time in the School's history it changed status in 2012 becoming an Academy school, and changed its name to Desborough College. As part of its academy status it is partnered with the independent Radley College, Microsoft and The John Lewis Partnership.
The school was founded as Maidenhead County Grammar School in 1894. In September 1973 it converted to comprehensive schooling. The school is the subject of a book, 100 and not out, written by David Evans, a long serving History teacher and former student, to celebrate the centenary of Desborough School.
During the 1990s Desborough School became a grant-maintained school providing it with increased funding and a greater degree of autonomy. The passing of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 abolished grant-maintained schools and Desborough reverted to LEA control.
In 2003, the school won Language College status. Additional languages are offered as extra curricular subjects. Japanese is now taught on Tuesdays after school.
A major renovation of the historic main school building was completed in 2006. This upgrade saw a new library and staff room, more classrooms and the removal of the school reception to the old music house. A new music department has been built in the place of the old temporary buildings.
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