Linchfield Academy vs Market Deeping Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 644 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linchfield Academy
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
294 students
Market Deeping Community Primary School
Market Deeping · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
289 students
| Measure | Linchfield Academy Peterborough, East Midlands | Market Deeping Community Primary School Market Deeping, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #860 of 1,516 | #1046 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9977 of 15,697 | #11520 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 294 | 289 |
| Pupils on roll | 294 | 289 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 30.8% |
| Capacity filled | 64.1% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Peterborough | Market Deeping |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.linchfield-cit.co.uk | www.mdcp.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Linchfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 33.6).
- •Market Deeping Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 54%).
- •Linchfield Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Linchfield Academy is the larger school with 294 students compared with 289.
- •Linchfield Academy is a academy school while Market Deeping Community Primary School is a local authority 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 Linchfield Academy better than Market Deeping Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Linchfield Academy ranks higher (40.8 vs 33.6 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 Linchfield Academy and Market Deeping Community Primary School?
About 644 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Market Deeping in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Linchfield Academy: 294. Market Deeping Community Primary School: 289. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Linchfield Academy and Market Deeping Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Linchfield Academy is 860th of 1,516 and Market Deeping Community Primary School is 1046th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).