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Thomas Deacon Academy

Queen's Gardens, Peterborough, PE1 2UW

Academy sponsor led · Ages 7–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

39.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
67.0%
Writing
66.0%
Maths
60.0%
RWM Combined
56.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.0%
Basics 9-5
32.4%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

39.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2339.346.4
2023/2439.646.4
2024/2539.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.050.00
2023/24-0.020.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
5.8%
EBacc APS
3.13
EBacc 9-5
1.7%
EBacc 9-4
2.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
26.23
A*-A Grades
9.8%
A*-B Grades
29.2%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 167 students entered

Community & Reviews

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Greater Peterborough UTC
0.29 km away · University technical college
Good
Inspire Education Group
0.51 km away · Further education
The King's (The Cathedral) School
0.65 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
City of Peterborough Academy
1.09 km away · Free schools
Good
Medeshamstede Academy
1.09 km away · Free schools special
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About Thomas Deacon Academy

Thomas Deacon Academy is a secondary school in Peterborough, Peterborough. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 50 responses), 54% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.1. The school has around 2,308 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Queen's Gardens, Peterborough, PE1 2UW | More schools in Peterborough

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Thomas Deacon Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Good
  2. Sept 2019 — Good
  3. Jul 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Deacon Academy

What is Thomas Deacon Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Deacon Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Thomas Deacon Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 50 responses): 54% of parents would recommend Thomas Deacon Academy.
What are Thomas Deacon Academy's latest exam results?
Thomas Deacon Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Thomas Deacon Academy located?
Thomas Deacon Academy is a secondary school in Peterborough, Peterborough (PE1 2UW).
How many pupils attend Thomas Deacon Academy?
Thomas Deacon Academy has around 2,308 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Thomas Deacon Academy with other schools?
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