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The Deepings School
Park Road, Deeping St James, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, PE6 8NF, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.3 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,041
Capacity
1,460
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 85% of schools nationally, this secondary school demonstrates a solid academic foundation, particularly in comparison to the local context. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 45% recommending the school. The percentage of students progressing to university is commendable at 62%, though only 11% gain entry to top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.6 | Bottom 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 32% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 48% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 42% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 62% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 92 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (252 responses)
★★★★★2.7
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
My child feels safe
74%
My child is happy
64%
Good range of subjects
61%
My child makes good progress
60%
Behaviour is good
56%
School has high expectations
55%
School keeps me informed
53%
Progress is communicated
51%
School responds to concerns
49%
School supports development
46%
I'd recommend this school
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.1%
White Other7.1%
Mixed Other2.2%
Black African1.3%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.67483, -0.29689 · PE6 8NF
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137873
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.deepings.anthemtrust.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Deepings School rated by Ofsted?
The Deepings School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is The Deepings School a good school?
The Deepings School scores 8.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Deepings School?
Based on 252 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Deepings School receives a satisfaction score of 55% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Deepings School in GCSEs?
The Deepings School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.6. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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