Deeping St James Community Primary School vs The Deepings School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 296 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deeping St James Community Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
The Deepings School
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
967 students
| Measure | Deeping St James Community Primary School Peterborough, East Midlands | The Deepings School Peterborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #228 of 1,516 | #218 of 329 |
| National rank | #3286 of 15,697 | #2808 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 199 | 967 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 967 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.59 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.2 |
| town | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.deeping-st-james.lincs.sch.uk/ | www.deepings.anthemtrust.uk |
The verdict
- •Deeping St James Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.3 vs 32.9).
- •The Deepings School is the larger school with 967 students compared with 199.
- •Deeping St James Community Primary School is a local authority school while The Deepings School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Deeping St James Community Primary School better than The Deepings School?
On the Success Index (England), Deeping St James Community Primary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 32.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Deeping St James Community Primary School and The Deepings School?
About 296 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Deeping St James Community Primary School: 199. The Deepings School: 967. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Deeping St James Community Primary School and The Deepings School rank in East Midlands?
Deeping St James Community Primary School is 228th of 1,516 and The Deepings School is 218th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).