Queen's Drive Infant School vs Thomas Deacon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 317 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen's Drive Infant School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
208 students
Thomas Deacon Academy
Peterborough · Academy all-through · Ages 7–19
2,256 students
| Measure | Queen's Drive Infant School Peterborough, East of England | Thomas Deacon Academy Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1162 of 1,872 | #381 of 460 |
| National rank | #9592 of 15,697 | #3177 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 7–19 |
| Students | 208 | 2,256 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 2,256 |
| Free school meals | 24% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 77% | 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.queensdriveinfantschool.co.uk/ | www.thomasdeaconacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen's Drive Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.6 vs 25.3).
- •Thomas Deacon Academy is the larger school with 2,256 students compared with 208.
- •Queen's Drive Infant School is a local authority school while Thomas Deacon Academy 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 Queen's Drive Infant School better than Thomas Deacon Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Queen's Drive Infant School ranks higher (42.6 vs 25.3 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 Queen's Drive Infant School and Thomas Deacon Academy?
About 317 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen's Drive Infant School: 208. Thomas Deacon Academy: 2,256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen's Drive Infant School and Thomas Deacon Academy rank in East of England?
Queen's Drive Infant School is 1162nd of 1,872 and Thomas Deacon Academy is 381st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).