City of Peterborough Academy vs Thomas Deacon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City of Peterborough Academy
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
853 students
Thomas Deacon Academy
Peterborough · Academy all-through · Ages 7–19
2,256 students
| Measure | City of Peterborough Academy Peterborough, East of England | Thomas Deacon Academy Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #399 of 460 | #381 of 460 |
| National rank | #3346 of 4,090 | #3177 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–19 |
| Students | 853 | 2,256 |
| Pupils on roll | 853 | 2,256 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.3 | 39.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31% | 32.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.3% | 53.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.33 | 3.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.2 |
| town | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cityofpeterboroughacademy.org/ | www.thomasdeaconacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thomas Deacon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.3 vs 22.7).
- •Thomas Deacon Academy is the larger school with 2,256 students compared with 853.
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 City of Peterborough Academy better than Thomas Deacon Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Deacon Academy ranks higher (25.3 vs 22.7 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 City of Peterborough Academy and Thomas Deacon Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of Peterborough Academy: 853. Thomas Deacon Academy: 2,256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of Peterborough Academy and Thomas Deacon Academy rank in East of England?
City of Peterborough Academy is 399th of 460 and Thomas Deacon Academy is 381st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).