Fairstead House vs Newmarket Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 892 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
Newmarket Academy
Newmarket · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
797 students
| Measure | Fairstead House Newmarket, East of England | Newmarket Academy Newmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #202 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #1634 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 224 | 797 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 797 |
| Free school meals | – | 23.3% |
| Capacity filled | 129.5% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.fairsteadhouseschool.org | www.newmarketacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newmarket Academy is the larger school with 797 students compared with 224.
- •Fairstead House is a independent school while Newmarket 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 Newmarket 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 Newmarket Academy?
About 892 m in a straight line, between Newmarket and Newmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairstead House: 224. Newmarket Academy: 797. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairstead House and Newmarket Academy rank in East of England?
Fairstead House is unranked and Newmarket Academy is 202nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).