Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy vs Paddocks Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 850 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
Newmarket · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
332 students
Paddocks Primary School
Newmarket · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
| Measure | Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy Newmarket, East of England | Paddocks Primary School Newmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #844 of 1,872 | #700 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6999 of 15,697 | #5771 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 332 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 332 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 25.3% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 79% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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.paddocksprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Paddocks Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.4 vs 54.5).
- •Paddocks Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 65%).
- •Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy is the larger school with 332 students compared with 179.
- •Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy 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 Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy better than Paddocks Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Paddocks Primary School ranks higher (60.4 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 Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy and Paddocks Primary School?
About 850 m in a straight line, between Newmarket and Newmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy: 332. Paddocks Primary School: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy and Paddocks Primary School rank in East of England?
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy is 844th 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).