Exning Primary School vs Newmarket Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Exning Primary School
Newmarket · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
223 students
Newmarket Academy
Newmarket · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
797 students
| Measure | Exning Primary School Newmarket, East of England | Newmarket Academy Newmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #390 of 1,872 | #202 of 460 |
| National rank | #3104 of 15,697 | #1634 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 223 | 797 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 797 |
| Free school meals | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newmarket | Newmarket |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.exning.suffolk.sch.uk/ | www.newmarketacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Exning Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.3 vs 56.8).
- •Newmarket Academy is the larger school with 797 students compared with 223.
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 Exning Primary School better than Newmarket Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Exning Primary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 56.8 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 Exning Primary School and Newmarket Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Newmarket and Newmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Exning Primary School: 223. Newmarket Academy: 797. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Exning Primary School and Newmarket Academy rank in East of England?
Exning Primary School is 390th of 1,872 and Newmarket Academy is 202nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).