The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 199
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 18.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mr Richard Westley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Hereward Way, Deeping St James, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, PE6 8PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Deeping St James Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Deeping St James Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Deeping St James Community Primary School?
Deeping St James Community Primary School currently has 199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Deeping St James Community Primary School take?
Deeping St James Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Deeping St James Community Primary School?
Deeping St James Community Primary School is in Peterborough, PE6 8PZ, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Deeping St James Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Deeping St James Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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