Market Deeping Community Primary School vs The Deepings School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Market Deeping Community Primary School
Market Deeping · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
289 students
The Deepings School
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
967 students
| Measure | Market Deeping Community Primary School Market Deeping, East Midlands | The Deepings School Peterborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1046 of 1,516 | #218 of 329 |
| National rank | #11520 of 15,697 | #2808 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 289 | 967 |
| Pupils on roll | 289 | 967 |
| Free school meals | 30.8% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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 | Market Deeping | Peterborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.mdcp.org.uk | www.deepings.anthemtrust.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (33.6 vs 32.9).
- •The Deepings School is the larger school with 967 students compared with 289.
- •Market Deeping 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 Market Deeping Community Primary School better than The Deepings School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Market Deeping Community Primary School and The Deepings School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Market Deeping and Peterborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Market Deeping Community Primary School: 289. The Deepings School: 967. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Market Deeping Community Primary School and The Deepings School rank in East Midlands?
Market Deeping Community Primary School is 1046th of 1,516 and The Deepings School is 218th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).