St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School — Primary School in Peterborough

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St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School

Peterborough, PE7 8QL

360 Pupils

630 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

14.40% FSM %

181 Boys

179 Girls

About St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School

St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Peterborough, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Catholic character.

It has 360 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Mark Cooper.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Peterborough or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Peterborough
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Peterborough
Parliamentary Constituency	North West Cambridgeshire
Ward	Hargate and Hempsted
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character	Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	N/A
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	N/A
Opened	01-09-2022
UKPRN	10092097
URN	149159
Data Last Updated	06-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Lucy White	Chair of Governors	01/09/2024	01/07/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sara Bogucka	Governor	30/10/2022	29/10/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Mark Cooper	Governor	19/04/2022	18/04/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Father Jeffrey Downie	Governor	20/04/2022	19/04/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mohamed Karim	Governor	01/12/2024	01/12/2029	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr George Kuncheria	Governor	30/10/2022	29/10/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Zoe O'Sullivan	Governor	10/05/2022	09/05/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Darren Pimley	Governor	10/11/2023	09/11/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Ruth Roberts	Governor	01/12/2024	01/12/2029	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Gaile Sakhrani	Governor	30/10/2022	29/10/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Laura Spaven	Governor	30/10/2022	29/10/2026	Elected by school staff
Mr Tom Spencer	Governor	10/11/2023	09/11/2027	Elected by parents

Schools Nearby

Hampton Gardens Secondary School

0.43 km • Peterborough

Other

Hampton College

0.8 km • Peterborough

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Hampton Lakes Primary School

0.89 km • Peterborough

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Fourfields Community Primary School

1.2 km • Peterborough

Other

Hampton Vale Primary Academy

1.35 km • Peterborough

Other

Sense College

1.39 km • Peterborough

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School?

St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Peterborough, Peterborough.

How many pupils does St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School have?

St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School has 360 pupils, with a capacity of 630.

What is the age range at St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School?

St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School a faith school?

Yes, St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School has a Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School?

The Headteacher at St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School is Mr Mark Cooper.

Where is St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School located?

St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School is at Aqua Drive, Hampton Water, Peterborough, PE7 8QL, in the Peterborough local authority, East of England.

Does St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School currently open?

St John Henry Newman Catholic VA Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Mark Cooper

Aqua Drive, Hampton Water, Peterborough, PE7 8QL

01733304533

www.st-johnhenrynewman.org.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 149159

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026