The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.1
4.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
6%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.30
Band 4Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 330 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
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 202 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 7–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,308
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 32.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Trust
- THOMAS DEACON EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emily Gaunt (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Queen's Gardens, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2UW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreater Peterborough UTC
Secondary · Very close
Queen's Drive Infant School
Primary · 317m away
All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School
Primary · 490m away
Inspire Education Group
16 plus · 506m away
The King's (The Cathedral) School
All-through · Grammar · 653m away
Dogsthorpe Infant School
Primary · 883m away
Dogsthorpe Academy
Primary · 888m away
St George's School
Special school · 908m away
Questions parents ask
Is Thomas Deacon Academy a selective school?
No. Thomas Deacon Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Thomas Deacon Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Deacon Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thomas Deacon Academy?
Thomas Deacon Academy currently has 2,308 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thomas Deacon Academy take?
Thomas Deacon Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Thomas Deacon Academy?
Thomas Deacon Academy is in Peterborough, PE1 2UW, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thomas Deacon Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Thomas Deacon Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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