It is a genuine pleasure and privilege to welcome you to Newmarket Academy as the new Headteacher. I am proud to lead a school that sits at the heart of its community and is part of the Unity Schools Partnership family of schools.

Over recent years, Newmarket Academy has achieved notable academic and extracurricular successes and we are proud of all that our students and staff have accomplished. At the same time, we are excited about the future. We are determined to keep building on this success -continuing to grow, strengthen and raise standards so that every child benefits from the very best education and opportunities.

Our vision is simple and ambitious: Newmarket Academy will be an excellent school. We want to be the school of choice for our community-a school that families trust, students enjoy attending and the wider community feels proud to support. We are ambitious for every member of our school community and believe that excellence should be evident in everything we do.

At the heart of our approach is a strong no excuses culture, rooted in care and belief. We hold high expectations for behaviour, effort and achievement because we know our students are capable of great things. Every child is seen as an individual, and we are committed to providing the support, challenge and encouragement each one needs to thrive. We combine high standards with warmth, ensuring that our school is calm, orderly and welcoming -a place where students feel safe, valued and inspired to succeed.

Our values underpin daily life at Newmarket Academy:

Be the best you can be

We encourage every student to aim high and take pride in their achievements. Aspiration is central to our culture. Whether in the classroom, on the sports field, on the stage or within the community, we support our students to pursue excellence.

We are respectful

Respect shapes our relationships. We treat one another with kindness, courtesy and integrity, creating a positive and inclusive environment where everyone can flourish.

We are resilient

We know that success comes through perseverance and hard work. We teach our students to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes and develop the confidence to keep going when things feel difficult.

We are responsible

We expect students to take responsibility for their learning, their conduct and their contribution to school life. In doing so, they develop the character and independence that will serve them well beyond their time with us.

Alongside strong academic outcomes, we are deeply committed to developing the whole child. We want every student to fulfil not only their academic potential, but also their personal, sporting, musical, creative and artistic talents. Through a rich curriculum and a wide range of opportunities beyond the classroom, we nurture confidence, character and a genuine love of learning.

Our ambition is that students leave Newmarket Academy as well-rounded, confident young people-equipped with strong qualifications, a clear sense of purpose, an awareness of the wider world and the desire to make a positive difference within it.

Above all, Newmarket Academy is defined by high expectations, strong relationships and a culture of care, encouragement and celebration. We believe wholeheartedly that every child can succeed, and we are committed to working in partnership with families to make that belief a reality.

I very much look forward to working alongside our students, families and the wider community as we continue our journey towards excellence- ensuring that everyone at Newmarket Academy truly is the best they can be.

Please remember that our doors are always open. You are warmly welcomed to visit us and see our school community in action.

With warmest wishes,
Mrs Preston

Claire Preston

Headteacher

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