Peter Cartwright (born 23 August 1957) was an English footballer who made 119 appearances in the Football League playing as a midfielder for Newcastle United, Scunthorpe United and Darlington.
He also played non-league football for clubs including North Shields and Blyth Spartans.
Peter now works as a GCSE and A-Level Mathematics Teacher at Astley Community High School, Seaton Deleval, Northumberland.