Which is the best primary school in Newmarket?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Ditton Lodge Primary School ranks first of 12 ranked primary schools in Newmarket, with 96% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Newmarket ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Newmarket?

12 primary schools in Newmarket published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Newmarket, ranked

The 12 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Ditton Lodge Primary School
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18%

higher standard

96%

expected standard
2
Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

27%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
3
Exning Primary School
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13%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
4
Cheveley CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
5
Paddocks Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
6
Wickhambrook Primary Academy
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30%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
7
Houldsworth Valley Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

11%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
8
Laureate Community Academy
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11%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
9
St Louis Catholic Academy
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5%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
10
Kettlefields Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
11
Kennett Primary School
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18%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
12
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket
Academy sponsor led

4%

higher standard

48%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Newmarket?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Ditton Lodge Primary School ranks first of 12 ranked primary schools in Newmarket, with 96% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Newmarket ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Newmarket?: 12 primary schools in Newmarket published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.