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The Deepings School

The Deepings School, Peterborough
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The Deepings School

Park Road, Deeping St James, Peterborough, PE6 8NF

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Peterborough.

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Pupils
1,041
Ages
11-18
FSM
27.0%
Attainment 8
38.6
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Sept 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.1%
Basics 9-5
32.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
47.5%
EBacc APS
3.58
EBacc 9-5
17.6%
EBacc 9-4
25.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.19
A*-A Grades
15.5%
A*-B Grades
46.4%
AAB+ %
16.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About The Deepings School

The Deepings School is a secondary school in Peterborough, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 252 responses), 45% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.6. The school has around 1,041 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Park Road, Peterborough, PE6 8NF | More schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Deepings School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Jun 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  3. Jan 2020 — Requires improvement
  4. Jun 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Deepings School

What is The Deepings School's Ofsted rating?
The Deepings School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What do parents say about The Deepings School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 252 responses): 45% of parents would recommend The Deepings School.
What are The Deepings School's latest exam results?
The Deepings School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Deepings School located?
The Deepings School is a secondary school in Peterborough, Lincolnshire (PE6 8NF).
How many pupils attend The Deepings School?
The Deepings School has around 1,041 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Deepings School with other schools?
View The Deepings School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lincolnshire.