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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Oundle Church of England Primary School (77.2)
- Hampton Hargate Primary School (75.0)
- Fulbridge Academy (74.6)
- Fulbridge Primary School (70.2)
- Heritage Park Primary School (69.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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