The Deepings School
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Peterborough, Lincolnshire
The Deepings School is a secondary school in Peterborough, Lincolnshire for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 11 February 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Park Road, Deeping St James, Peterborough, PE6 8NF
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- Pupils on roll
- 967 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 28.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 11 February 2025
Strengths
- “The work of The Deepings School has improved in recent times.”
- “This is recognised by pupils, parents and carers, and staff.”
- “The school has established an inclusive culture based on mutual respect.”
To improve
- “Although the school’s published outcomes in national examinations have started to improve, too many pupils do not achieve as well as they should by the end of Year 11.”
- “Although the curriculum has improved, it is not delivered consistently well.”
- “However, these are often not implemented effectively.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 14 March 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 32% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 38.6 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C+ | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 127 first-preference applications, 156 offers in total, 127 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Lincolnshire.
- Bourne Grammar School 6.8 mi Good Last distance published
- Bourne Academy 7.5 mi School remains Good
- Stamford Welland Academy 7.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Spalding Grammar School 9.6 mi Good Last distance published
- Spalding High School 9.9 mi Outstanding
- Spalding Academy 10.2 mi Standards maintained
- Charles Read Academy 13.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- University Academy Holbeach 16.1 mi Not judged