Newark Hill Academy, Peterborough

In its own words: "Newark Hill Academy is a two-form entry school, and we are proud to be at the heart of our community, providing a nurturing, ambitious and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. Through high-quality teaching, exceptional pastoral care and enriching opportunities both inside and beyond the classroom, we support every pupil to achieve their full potential."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to our warm and friendly academy, where we celebrate the diversity of our community through our motto: All Different, All Welcome. Our values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility are woven through everything we do, ensuring a consistent approach that enables every child to thrive. At Newark Hill, our mission is clear: Every Child Matters and Every Moment Counts."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Newark Hill Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Peterborough and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 71% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 61 families put Newark Hill Academy as their first choice and 134 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Newark Hill Academy are Lime Academy Parnwell (0.5 miles, Good, 72% reading, 70% maths); St Thomas More Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 57% reading, 48% maths); Dogsthorpe Infant School (0.6 miles); and Welland Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 63% reading, 70% maths).

Newark Hill Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Newark Hill Academy is one of 38 schools run by Greenwood Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 58% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

42.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (31%), Asian (29%) and Mixed (15%).

The nearest railway station is Peterborough Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hill Close (near), 20 metres away.

In 2024/25, Newark Hill Academy issued 7 suspensions, 1.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Newark Hill Academy are City of Peterborough Academy (0.4 miles), St John Fisher Catholic High School (0.6 miles), Greater Peterborough UTC (0.7 miles) and Thomas Deacon Academy (0.8 miles).