Is Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy a good school?

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What is Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2019).

Do parents recommend Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy?

96% of parents would recommend Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy to another parent, according to Ofsted's official Parent View survey.

Where is Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy located?

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy is located in Newmarket, Suffolk, East of England, CB8 0PU.

What age range does Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy serve?

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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What people say about Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

From Ofsted Parent View — the official survey of parents at this school.

96% would recommend84% happy with the school80% say their child feels safe

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About Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy is a primary academy in Newmarket, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy has 79% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 156 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 21.4%, 28% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.3%.

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OfstedGood · 2019KS2 expected79%Attendance94.7%

Profile completeness: 6 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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Strong82% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 156 pupils
SEN support: 19% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 79% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.
Pupils who need extra support — 19% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

The area around this school

Environment score: 42/100

Average surroundings

Air quality58/100

Transport access31/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

At Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

79% met the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths.

Attendance at Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 5.3%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy is 21.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy has 156 pupils on roll.

28% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

19% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy is overdue for reinspection.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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