The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.6
5.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
48%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.23
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 233 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,041
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 27%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Ms Kirstie Johnson (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Park Road, Deeping St James, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, PE6 8NF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Deepings School a selective school?
No. The Deepings School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Deepings School's Ofsted rating?
The Deepings School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Deepings School?
The Deepings School currently has 1,041 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Deepings School take?
The Deepings School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Deepings School?
The Deepings School is in Peterborough, PE6 8NF, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Deepings School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Deepings School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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