The Python Hill Academy

About The Python Hill Academy

The Python Hill Academy is an academy sponsor led in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 308 pupils on roll. It is part of THE FORGE TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Nottinghamshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

308 / 350 (88%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 January 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Kirklington Road, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0JZ

Phone

01623464164

Head Teacher

Andy Stirland

Website

www.pythonhill.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Python Hill Academy?

The Python Hill Academy is an academy sponsor led in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does The Python Hill Academy have?

The Python Hill Academy has 308 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Python Hill Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Python Hill Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023).

How does The Python Hill Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

75% of pupils at The Python Hill Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Python Hill Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Python Hill Academy is part of THE FORGE TRUST.

Where is The Python Hill Academy?

The Python Hill Academy is located at Kirklington Road, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0JZ.