The Deepings School
71%
Capacity
1,041
Pupils
0.9x
Demand
About The Deepings School
The Deepings School is a mixed secondary and sixth form in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, currently educating 1,041 pupils against a capacity of 1,460, meaning it has room to grow. Its intake reflects a significant level of disadvantage: 27% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average for secondary schools. Despite this, the school was not oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, with 179 total applications for 189 places and 92 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 0.95. This suggests that while the school serves a community with higher-than-average economic need, it is not currently a first-choice destination for most local families. The headteacher is Kirstie Johnson, and the school has no religious character. It has a sixth form, which is an important option for students who want to continue their education on site.
Academically, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025 judged it as Requires Improvement overall, though this was a monitoring visit rather than a full graded inspection. The previous graded inspection in September 2023 also rated it Requires Improvement across all areas. However, there are signs of progress: behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth form provision were all rated Good in the 2025 visit. At KS4, the school’s Progress 8 score is -0.29, which is below average nationally and ranks it 8th out of 8 schools in South Kesteven. This is notably weaker than the local authority average of -0.06. Attainment 8 sits at 40, and just 31.9% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. At KS5, the picture is brighter: the sixth form value added score is 0.17, with an average grade of C per entry, and progress is banded as Average.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, theatre, astro turf, and a sixth form centre. Sports on offer include rowing, martial arts, and rugby, while clubs cover art, drama, choir, and debate. SEND provisions are broad, covering dyslexia, autism, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. Parent View responses from 252 parents in the 2024/25 period show mixed satisfaction: 45% would recommend the school, while 55% would not. Positives include 85% of parents agreeing their child can take part in clubs and activities, and 74% agreeing their child feels safe. However, only 50% of parents with SEND children felt the school gives them the support they need, and just 38% felt concerns are dealt with properly. This school may suit families who value its improving behaviour and sixth form outcomes, but who are prepared to engage closely with the school on academic progress and SEND support.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Park Road, Peterborough, South Kesteven, PE6 8NF |
| Headteacher | Kirstie Johnson |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,041 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.0% |
| School Capacity | 1,041 / 1,460 (71% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.29)
2226th of 3,141
Nationally
186th of 273
In East Midlands
8th of 8
In South Kesteven
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
35.1
'22/23
30.4
'23/24
30.8
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2347%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 235 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)47%
- FE college42%
- Apprenticeship5%
- Not sustained4%
- Employment2%
96% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2361%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 92 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
13%
Russell Group
14%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)61%
- Employment22%
- Apprenticeship10%
- Not sustained5%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology19
- Mathematics17
- Business Studies:Single16
- History13
- Biology12
- Chemistry11
- Sociology10
- Economics8
- English Literature8
- English Language7
- Physics7
- Religious Studies7
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Ofsted Parent View
252 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26189
179
Places Available
More places available than applications received
92 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:00
Breakfast club
08:00-08:30
Source: deepings.anthemtrust.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British80.1%
- White (other)7.1%
- Mixed4.2%
- Asian2.4%
- Black0.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
5
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
Contact Information
Park Road, Peterborough
South Kesteven, PE6 8NF
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