Dogsthorpe Infant School vs Thomas Deacon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 883 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dogsthorpe Infant School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
235 students
Thomas Deacon Academy
Peterborough · Academy all-through · Ages 7–19
2,256 students
| Measure | Dogsthorpe Infant School Peterborough, East of England | Thomas Deacon Academy Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1863 of 1,872 | #381 of 460 |
| National rank | #15456 of 15,697 | #3177 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 7–19 |
| Students | 235 | 2,256 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 2,256 |
| Free school meals | 51.9% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.2 |
| town | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk/ | www.thomasdeaconacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thomas Deacon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.3 vs 7.6).
- •Thomas Deacon Academy is the larger school with 2,256 students compared with 235.
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 Dogsthorpe Infant School better than Thomas Deacon Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Deacon Academy ranks higher (25.3 vs 7.6 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 Dogsthorpe Infant School and Thomas Deacon Academy?
About 883 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dogsthorpe Infant School: 235. Thomas Deacon Academy: 2,256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dogsthorpe Infant School and Thomas Deacon Academy rank in East of England?
Dogsthorpe Infant School is 1863rd of 1,872 and Thomas Deacon Academy is 381st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).