Ditton Lodge Primary School vs Paddocks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ditton Lodge Primary School
Newmarket · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
Paddocks Primary School
Newmarket · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
| Measure | Ditton Lodge Primary School Newmarket, East of England | Paddocks Primary School Newmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #65 of 1,872 | #700 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #465 of 15,697 | #5771 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 96% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 7% |
| 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.dittonlodgeprimary.co.uk | www.paddocksprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ditton Lodge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.3 vs 60.4).
- •Ditton Lodge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (96% vs 71%).
- •Ditton Lodge Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 7%).
- •Ditton Lodge Primary School is the larger school with 204 students compared with 179.
- •Ditton Lodge Primary School is a academy school while Paddocks Primary School is a local authority 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 Ditton Lodge Primary School better than Paddocks Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ditton Lodge Primary School ranks higher (93.3 vs 60.4 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 Ditton Lodge Primary School and Paddocks Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Newmarket and Newmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ditton Lodge Primary School: 204. Paddocks Primary School: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ditton Lodge Primary School and Paddocks Primary School rank in East of England?
Ditton Lodge Primary School is 65th of 1,872 and Paddocks Primary School is 700th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).