The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 336
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 28.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Tweed
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Rowley Drive, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy?
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy currently has 336 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy take?
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy?
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy is in Newmarket, CB8 0PU, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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