The Deepings School vs Linchfield Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Deepings School
Peterborough
Linchfield Academy
Peterborough
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–18
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
967
294
Capacity
1460
459
Occupancy
66%
64%
FSM %
28.3%
23.5%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Feb 2025
Jul 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
41.5
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
35.4%
-
KS2 Reading
-
71%
KS2 Maths
-
71%
KS2 Writing
-
87%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C+
-
Points Per Entry
33.2
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C+
-
AAB+ %
17%
-
Value Added
Above average
-
A-Level Students
36
-
Retention
97%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
8%
-
Degree course
58%
-
Any L4+ destination
68%
-
Apprenticeships
8%
-
Cohort size
91
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Psychology (52)
Chemistry (34)
Mathematics (30)
Sociology (28)
Psychology (26)
Physics (26)
Economics (26)
Chemistry (24)