The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 185
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 17.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Thompson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Rochfort Avenue, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0DL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewmarket Academy
Secondary · 544m away
Laureate Community Academy
Primary · 708m away
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
Primary · 850m away
Fairstead House
Independent · 1.4km away
Ditton Lodge Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Exning Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Cambian Dunbroch School
Independent · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Paddocks Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Paddocks Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Paddocks Primary School?
Paddocks Primary School currently has 185 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Paddocks Primary School take?
Paddocks Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Paddocks Primary School?
Paddocks Primary School is in Newmarket, CB8 0DL, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Paddocks Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Paddocks Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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