Deeping St James Community Primary School
Peterborough, PE6 8PZ · Lincolnshire · primary school
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24th of 252 primary schools in Lincolnshire we can score, 279 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.2/10 against 3,839 of them, against 7.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Deeping St James Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a wide range of external activities, including Deeping Shotokan Karate, Bourne Judo, Stamford Gymnastics, Ministry of Dance, and Stamford Knights Junior Basketball. Sports options include Deeping United Football, FCV International Football Academy, Deepings Rugby Union, and The Deepings Stamford Deepings Swim Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in transitioning to secondary education? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Deeping St James Community Primary School
Overview
Deeping St James Community Primary School continues to be a good school, where parents are proud of the opportunities provided for their children. Pupils are described as “friendly, polite and caring,” with strong support for emotional needs and a vibrant culture in sports and the arts. However, the curriculum is in a “period of refinement,” and inconsistencies in teaching quality across subjects require attention.
Strengths
- Parents value the school’s focus on developing pupils’ interests in “sports, the arts and music,” including performances by the school’s rock band.
- Pupils feel well supported, knowing that “adults will listen to their worries and concerns,” with specific provisions for Year 6 transition and emotional well-being.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with books “well matched to pupils’ abilities” and precise support for those needing additional help.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “effective support to learn the same curriculum as their peers.”
- Positive behaviour is encouraged through initiatives like “learning behaviour booklets” and roles such as “Sports ambassadors” and “Kindness ambassadors.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the whole school curriculum is implemented as intended so that pupils can “make meaningful links over time” in all subjects, not just mathematics and PE.
- Aspects of the behaviour systems need refinement to ensure all pupils, including those with SEND, understand the consequences of derogatory words and actions towards different groups in society.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to recognise risks and governors making regular checks on records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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