Thomas Deacon Academy is a all-through school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 7 to 19. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Thomas Deacon Academy currently has around 2308 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.3% boys and 49.7% girls. Around 32.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.8%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 32%. unclassified pupils make up about 19.8% , followed by other white at 18.4%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 53% who stay in school sixth forms and 35% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Queen's Gardens, Peterborough, PE1 2UW |
| Website: | http://www.thomasdeaconacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01733426060 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | All-through |
| Local authority: | Peterborough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emily Gaunt |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135263 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 2560 |
| Number of Pupils: | 2308 |
| Number of Boys: | 1162 |
| Number of Girls: | 1146 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.8% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 32.00% | 739 |
| Unclassified | 19.80% | 457 |
| Other White | 18.40% | 425 |
| White British | 9.70% | 225 |
| Other Asian | 5.20% | 121 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 59 |
| African | 2.60% | 59 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 46 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 38 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 30 |
| Indian | 1.20% | 27 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 26 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.70% | 17 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 10 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Drive Infant School Queen's Drive West , PE1 2UU | - not rated | 346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' CofE (Aided) Primary School Dogsthorpe Road , PE1 3PW | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Infant School Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | - not rated | 965 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dogsthorpe Academy Central Avenue , Dogsthorpe PE1 4LH | - not rated | 970 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deacon's School Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greater Peterborough UTC Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School (the Cathedral School) Park Road , PE1 2UE | - not rated | 714 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Peterborough Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hereward Community College Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Education Group Park Crescent , PE1 4DZ | - not rated | 553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's (The Cathedral) School Park Road , PE1 2UE | 4out of 4 | 714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's School Lawn Avenue , PE1 3RB | - not rated | 991 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medeshamstede Academy Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Causeway School Park Lane , Eastfield PE1 5GZ | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Gate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NeneGate Park Lane , PE1 5GZ | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.