Thomas Deacon Academy — All-through School in Peterborough

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Thomas Deacon Academy

Peterborough, PE1 2UW

2,308 Pupils

2,560 Capacity

7–19 Age Range

32.90% FSM %

1,162 Boys

1,146 Girls

About Thomas Deacon Academy

Thomas Deacon Academy is a All-through Academies serving Peterborough and the surrounding area in Peterborough with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 7–19 is part of the East of England region.

It has 2,308 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,560. Current headteacher: Emily Gaunt.

Information on Thomas Deacon Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	All-through
Status	Open
Local Authority	Peterborough
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Peterborough
Parliamentary Constituency	Peterborough
Ward	Park
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	THOMAS DEACON EDUCATION TRUST
Opened	10-09-2007
UKPRN	10021035
URN	135263
Data Last Updated	12-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (6)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
John Turner	Chair of Local Governing Body	27/09/2023	11/07/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Morgan Denham	Local Governor	11/03/2025	10/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Kirsty Freeden	Local Governor	24/03/2022	23/03/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Emily Gaunt	Local Governor	17/04/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr John Peach	Local Governor	19/12/2016	21/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amy Woolner	Local Governor	08/12/2021	07/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board