Linchfield Academy vs The Deepings School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 626 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
The Deepings School
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
967 students
| Measure | Linchfield Academy Peterborough, East Midlands | The Deepings School Peterborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #860 of 1,516 | #218 of 329 |
| National rank | #9977 of 15,697 | #2808 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 294 | 967 |
| Pupils on roll | 294 | 967 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 64.1% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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.linchfield-cit.co.uk | www.deepings.anthemtrust.uk |
The verdict
- •Linchfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 32.9).
- •The Deepings School is the larger school with 967 students compared with 294.
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 The Deepings School?
On the Success Index (England), Linchfield Academy ranks higher (40.8 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 Linchfield Academy and The Deepings School?
About 626 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Linchfield Academy: 294. The Deepings School: 967. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Linchfield Academy and The Deepings School rank in East Midlands?
Linchfield Academy is 860th of 1,516 and The Deepings School is 218th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).