Consultation on the proposed change to co-education
We are consulting on a proposal to change Desborough College from a boys’ school to a co-educational school.
The proposal is that the school would admit girls alongside boys from September 2028, beginning with Year 7 and continuing to become fully co-educational over time.
The sixth form is already co-educational and will continue to be so.
We are now inviting current and prospective parents / carers, pupils, staff and other interested parties to review the consultation information and share their views on the proposal.
Consultation documents
The following documents provide further information about the proposal and the reasons for considering this change:
We encourage anyone with an interest in the proposal to read the consultation document before responding.
The proposal is that the school would admit girls alongside boys from September 2028, beginning with Year 7 and continuing to become fully co-educational over time.
The sixth form is already co-educational and will continue to be so.
We are now inviting current and prospective parents / carers, pupils, staff and other interested parties to review the consultation information and share their views on the proposal.
Consultation documents
The following documents provide further information about the proposal and the reasons for considering this change:
- Consultation document – Click here
- Proposed school admissions arrangements – Click here
- Questions and answers – Click here
We encourage anyone with an interest in the proposal to read the consultation document before responding.
Stakeholder Engagement
We are committed to engaging with and listening to all those who may be affected by this proposal, or who have views about it. To ensure the process is as accessible and inclusive as possible, we have provided a variety of ways for people to share their feedback and contribute to the consultation process.
The consultation will run from 1 October 2026 to 13 November 2026.
How to contribute your views
You can share your views by completing our online consultation response form by clicking here.
Alternatively, written responses can be submitted to:
[email protected]
or by post to:
Dr Parimal Bhatt
Desborough College, Shoppenhangers Lane, Maidenhead, SL6 2QB
All responses should be received by 13 November 2026.
We have also scheduled a number of consultation sessions, both in person and online as follows:
The consultation will run from 1 October 2026 to 13 November 2026.
How to contribute your views
You can share your views by completing our online consultation response form by clicking here.
Alternatively, written responses can be submitted to:
[email protected]
or by post to:
Dr Parimal Bhatt
Desborough College, Shoppenhangers Lane, Maidenhead, SL6 2QB
All responses should be received by 13 November 2026.
We have also scheduled a number of consultation sessions, both in person and online as follows:
Stakeholder group |
Date and time |
Format |
Current parents |
Monday 5 October 2026 5.00pm – 6.00pm |
In person at Desborough College |
Staff |
Wednesday 7 October 2026 12.20pm – 4.20pm |
In person at Desborough College |
All stakeholders |
Tuesday 13 October 2026 12.30pm – 1.30pm |
Online on Microsoft Teams [Teams joining link] |
All stakeholders |
Wednesday 21 October 2026 5.00pm – 6.00pm |
In person at Desborough College |
Students |
Friday 2 October 2026 Friday 9 October 2026 Friday 9 October 2026 to Friday 13 November 2026 |
Assemblies Form group discussions Student meetings with Dr Bhatt (by arrangement) |
Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read the information and contribute to the consultation.
