Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

About Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Newmarket, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 336 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 November 2019) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 25.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 31.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Suffolk →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

336 / 420 (80%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 November 2019

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Rowley Drive, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0PU

Phone

01638663214

Head Teacher

Lisa Tweed

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy?

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Newmarket, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy have?

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy has 336 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 November 2019).

How does Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

65% of pupils at Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy?

Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy is located at Rowley Drive, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0PU.