Cheveley CofE Primary School vs Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheveley CofE Primary School
Newmarket · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
143 students
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
Newmarket · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
332 students
| Measure | Cheveley CofE Primary School Newmarket, East of England | Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy Newmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #817 of 1,872 | #844 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6757 of 15,697 | #6999 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 143 | 332 |
| Pupils on roll | 143 | 332 |
| Free school meals | 13.3% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newmarket | Newmarket |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.cheveley.cambs.sch.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Cheveley CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.7 vs 54.5).
- •Cheveley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 65%).
- •Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy is the larger school with 332 students compared with 143.
- •Cheveley CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cheveley CofE Primary School better than Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cheveley CofE Primary School ranks higher (55.7 vs 54.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cheveley CofE Primary School and Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Newmarket and Newmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheveley CofE Primary School: 143. Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy: 332. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheveley CofE Primary School and Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Cheveley CofE Primary School is 817th of 1,872 and Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy is 844th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).