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Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

West Suffolk, CB8 0PUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
79%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1814 of 13,686 nationally

About Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy sits comfortably above the Suffolk local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 79% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against a county average of 58%. That is a significant gap of 21 percentage points, placing the school firmly in the top 25% nationally for this metric and 4th out of 44 primary schools in West Suffolk. The school is oversubscribed, receiving 72 applications for 44 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with 36 first-preference offers made. This level of demand suggests local families see the value in what is on offer, and the data backs that up: 92% of parents who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey would recommend the school, with 77% strongly agreeing their child is happy here.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRowley Drive, Newmarket, West Suffolk, CB8 0PU
HeadteacherLisa Tweed
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils336
Free School Meals (FSM)28.3%
School Capacity336 / 420 (80% full)

The full report on this school

What 60 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Jan 2025): Improved significantly

Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallForest SchoolPlaying FieldsGymnasiumLibraryICT SuiteMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersSwimmingCricketNetballFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChessChoirBook ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySEN UnitOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.