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The Deepings School

South Kesteven, PE6 8NFSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Feb 2025
Progress 8
-0.29
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
92 1st-choice / 189 places
Ranking
#2,226
of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPark Road, Peterborough, South Kesteven, PE6 8NF
HeadteacherKirstie Johnson
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils1,041
Free School Meals (FSM)27.0%
School Capacity1,041 / 1,460 (71% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosSwimming PoolSports HallTheatreAstro TurfDining HallChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

Martial ArtsTennisCricketRugbyBasketballSwimmingRowingDanceBadmintonAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubNewspaperDramaChoirOrchestraDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deepings School

The Deepings School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.