Founded as a boys’ grammar school over 100 years ago, Desborough has moved with the times while retaining its ethos and traditions. It runs a successful house system and became an academy in 2012.
Exam grades have been consistently good. 2016 saw 61% of pupils attain five A*-C at GCSE including English and maths. A level results included an array of A*/As.
Students are diligent, confident and happy. Studies aside, the school does very well in sport, with football, rugby, hockey and cricket on offer and teams competing against other schools. Extra-curricular activities include golf, chess, jazz and dance.
Students frequently secure places at top universities and are well prepared for higher education.
