The Deepings School, Peterborough

In its own words: "The students at our school are amazing. They were the driving force behind establishing our values of KINDNESS, RESPECT and AMBITION , recognising these fundamental values are pivotal to them thriving in their educational journey, whether during lessons or extra curricular activities. Our staff are equally as enthusiastic and ambitious for our students."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At The Deepings Sixth Form we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive community that values kindness, respect, and ambition and provides a platform for academic and personal growth. Our Sixth Form is a beacon of opportunity, designed to empower students as they embark on the crucial journey from adolescence to adulthood."

In 2026, pupils at The Deepings School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 41.5, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 45.9 in Lincolnshire and 47 across England.

35% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 43% in Lincolnshire and 47% in England.

That is up from 38.6 in 2025.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.29: pupils made below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 33, against 43.8 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 10.8 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 21 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, History and Geography.

For September 2026 entry, 127 families put The Deepings School as their first choice and 241 named it as one of their preferences, for 156 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state secondary schools to The Deepings School are Arthur Mellows Village College (2.6 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 44.6); Ken Stimpson Academy (3.9 miles, Attainment 8 39.4); Queen Katharine Academy (4.8 miles, Good, Attainment 8 32.5); and Manor Drive Secondary Academy (5.4 miles).

The Deepings School's 2026 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

The Deepings School is one of 15 schools run by Anthem Schools Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42.4 in 2024/25.

252 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Deepings School (as of September 2025): 45% would recommend the school, 64% say their child is happy there and 44% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (74%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (44%).

Of the 226 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 88% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 71% to a further education college, 4% to an apprenticeship and 3% into work.

Of the 83 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 53% went on to university or other higher education, 6% to apprenticeships and 21% into work. 8% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

9.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 197 pupils (20.4%) received SEN support and 15 (1.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of The Deepings School.

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Park Estate (opposite), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 71 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, The Deepings School issued 157 suspensions, 15.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The primary schools closest to The Deepings School are Deeping St James Community Primary School (0.2 miles), Linchfield Academy (0.4 miles), Market Deeping Community Primary School (0.8 miles) and William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School (0.8 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.