Fairstead House vs Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 981 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairstead House
Newmarket · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
Newmarket · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
332 students
| Measure | Fairstead House Newmarket, East of England | Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy Newmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #844 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #6999 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 224 | 332 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 332 |
| Free school meals | – | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 129.5% | 79% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.fairsteadhouseschool.org | – |
The verdict
- •Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy is the larger school with 332 students compared with 224.
- •Fairstead House is a independent 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 Fairstead House better than Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fairstead House and Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy?
About 981 m in a straight line, between Newmarket and Newmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairstead House: 224. Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy: 332. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairstead House and Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Fairstead House is unranked and Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy is 844th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).