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Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
Rowley Drive, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0PU, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.8 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
336
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this primary academy demonstrates solid community support. It performs well in key stage 2, with 65% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, only 11% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 6 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (60 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child feels safe
97%
My child is happy
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School supports development
90%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.6%
White Other9.2%
Mixed Other7.1%
Asian Pakistani6.0%
Asian Indian5.4%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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52.24450, 0.39604 · CB8 0PU
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN143861
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 November 2019.
Is Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy a good school?
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy scores 80.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy?
Based on 60 Ofsted Parent View responses, Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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