Thomas Deacon Academy

TDA, Peterborough’s flagship academy, is one of the largest academies in the country and occupies a £50 million state-of-the-art building. TDA is proud to be educating all its students for success in a complex world. In our culture, students work hard to achieve a place at University or a real alternative. Not only do we want students to have great jobs, we want them to have a great life so we are deeply committed to opening their hearts and minds. Our core values of Trust, Discipline and Aspiration permeate all that we do. Trust: We are honest. We do what we say we will do and do not make excuses. We are loyal and have the courage to do the right thing. Discipline: We never give up. We remain positive so that we have the strength to persevere with even the hardest work. We expect discipline from ourselves and others: we are respectful, polite and courteous. Aspiration: We want the very best. We have an unwavering focus on results and do all we can to create a culture of success. We drive to get better at things that matter.