The Hill Primary Academy is a primary school in the heart of its community. As Principal, I am
immensely proud to lead such a welcoming, hardworking and caring team. Also, to be able to
work with kind, respectful children who want to learn and develop their understanding of the
world is a privilege!
We are a vibrant, friendly two-form entry primary school. We are proud to be a part of the Astrea
Academy Trust, a family of 26 schools across South Yorkshire and Cambridgeshire with a
proven track record of school improvement. ‘Inspiring Beyond Measure’ embodies The Trusts
passion by stating our commitment to ‘educate, not just school’.
The Astrea values of Scholarship, Curiosity, Tenacity, Empathy and Pride are encouraged and
nurtured in all of our students in our academy and also in our staff – at both the academy and
Trust level.
With over 390 pupils aged between 3-11 at The Hill Primary Academy, we have a strong ethos of
inclusion. We encourage all children to be confident, independent learners, caring for
themselves as well as others around them. We set ourselves high standards of respect,
resilience and achievement. As a team we are constantly striving to provide our children with the
best possible education and a range of opportunities.
At The Hill, we are committed to high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring that every child has the opportunities to thrive. We set high expectations, fostering resilience, confidence, and pride
in our children as they prepare for the next stage of their journey. Through consistency and a
strong sense of community, we create an environment where all learners can achieve personal
and academic success. We are aspirational, always striving for excellence, and dedicated to
improving life chances for every child We hope to provide experiences and the knowledge so that
children can make informed decisions, encouraging children to take risks and to learn from their
previous choices to help them to make better, informed choices as they move through life. We
aim to foster a love of learning and develop inquiring minds through a curriculum specially
tailored to our school and the needs of the children. Our curriculum drivers; heritage, knowledge
of the world, cultural diversity, and healthy minds and bodies help our curriculum take shape.
These drivers are our passions. We also place a high emphasis on the development of basic
skills to support our children. We ensure that our children value themselves as unique
individuals, respecting differences and working together as a community to enable our children to
develop as responsible citizens.
Last year the school opened a successful community hub that supports adult learning, mental
health and wellbeing and a number of opportunities for members of the community to come
together for a collective cause. We hope to continue our work on this over the coming years to
strengthen our community links. Parent partnerships are regarded with upmost importance at
The Hill. Only when working with parents and carers and sharing a common goal, do we achieve
the very best for our children.
Mrs M Cockayne and Mrs K Middleton
Principal