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Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Rowley Drive, Newmarket, CB8 0PU

A Good-rated primary school in Newmarket where 65% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

336

Ages

4-11

FSM

28.3%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

67.0%

Writing

67.0%

Maths

71.0%

RWM Combined

65.0%

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About Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy is a primary school in Newmarket, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 60 responses), 92% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 65% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 336 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Rowley Drive, Newmarket, CB8 0PU | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2025 — Improved significantly
Nov 2019 — Good
Dec 2015 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Houldsworth Valley Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

What is Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 60 responses): 92% of parents would recommend Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy.

What are Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy's latest exam results?

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 65% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy located?

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy is a primary school in Newmarket, Suffolk (CB8 0PU).

How many pupils attend Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy?

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy has around 336 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy with other schools?

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