West Town Primary Academy

URN: 140855 • Peterborough PE3 6DD

Overview

Name
West Town Primary Academy
URN
140855
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
MERIDIAN TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Hannah Quinn (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01733852400
Website
Visit
Address
Midland Road, Peterborough PE3 6DD

Summary

West Town Primary Academy, located in Peterborough, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 411 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 315. The school is committed to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment, where both staff and students are encouraged to share their achievements and engage in collaborative learning.

The academy has restructured its teaching approach to provide smaller class sizes, enabling more effective quality teaching. With a focus on high aspirations, West Town employs a team of skilled teachers, including specialists in Art, PE, and Music, to enhance the curriculum. The school also prioritises literacy, naming classes after renowned children's authors and developing a strong reading culture.

West Town Primary Academy places significant emphasis on the arts, alongside core subjects such as reading, writing, maths, and science. Daily practice of essential skills, including handwriting and grammar, ensures that all children feel a sense of success in their educational journey. The school aims to create a culturally rich environment that supports the holistic development of its students.

Key details

LA
Peterborough
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
MERIDIAN TRUST
Capacity
315
Pupils
411
Boys
213
Girls
198
FSM %
27.50
Open date
2014-06-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-12-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 411 213 198 315 27.50
2024-09-11 415 206 209 315 28.70
2023-09-11 387 195 192 315 29.70
2022-09-11 387 195 192 315 29.70
2021-09-11 412 199 213 315 26.00
2020-09-11 400 191 209 315 18.30

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