The King's (The Cathedral) School vs Thomas Deacon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 653 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The King's (The Cathedral) School
Peterborough · Academy all-through · Ages 7–18
1,256 students
Thomas Deacon Academy
Peterborough · Academy all-through · Ages 7–19
2,256 students
| Measure | The King's (The Cathedral) School Peterborough, East of England | Thomas Deacon Academy Peterborough, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #47 of 460 | #381 of 460 |
| National rank | #319 of 4,090 | #3177 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 7–19 |
| Students | 1,256 | 2,256 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,256 | 2,256 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 109.2% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 63.2 | 39.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 75.5% | 32.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 89.1% | 53.2% |
| EBacc average points | 5.67 | 3.13 |
| A level points per entry | 40.5 | 26.2 |
| town | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kings.peterborough.sch.uk/ | www.thomasdeaconacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The King's (The Cathedral) School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.2 vs 25.3).
- •The King's (The Cathedral) School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 56%).
- •The King's (The Cathedral) School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 1%).
- •Thomas Deacon Academy is the larger school with 2,256 students compared with 1,256.
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 The King's (The Cathedral) School better than Thomas Deacon Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The King's (The Cathedral) School ranks higher (88.2 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 The King's (The Cathedral) School and Thomas Deacon Academy?
About 653 m in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The King's (The Cathedral) School: 1,256. Thomas Deacon Academy: 2,256. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The King's (The Cathedral) School and Thomas Deacon Academy rank in East of England?
The King's (The Cathedral) School is 47th of 460 and Thomas Deacon Academy is 381st of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).