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Schools in Newmarket

A town in Suffolk

  • Town
  • 17 schools and nurseries
  • 2,228 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Newmarket at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker results at 16

How Newmarket's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries176 primary · 1 secondary · 9 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1167%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths38%Attainment 8 43.6, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary17%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school13%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Newmarket

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Newmarket primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Newmarket

6 mainstream schools in Newmarket, best first

Ditton Lodge Primary School

Newmarket, CB8 8BL · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results well above the England average.

29 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1196%

England 62%

Days missed
3.5%
Pupils
204
Pupils per teacher
42.5
View school Ditton Lodge Primary School

St Louis Catholic Academy

Newmarket, CB8 7AA · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results close to the England average.

38 first choices, 39 offers made

Met the standard at 1164%

England 62%

Days missed
3.9%
Pupils
300
Pupils per teacher
20.6
View school St Louis Catholic Academy

Paddocks Primary School

Newmarket, CB8 0DL · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

21 first choices, 25 offers made

Met the standard at 1171%

England 62%

Days missed
3.8%
Pupils
179
Pupils per teacher
20.0
View school Paddocks Primary School
See all 7 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Newmarket

1 mainstream schools in Newmarket, best first

Newmarket Academy

Newmarket, CB8 0EB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

119 first choices, 141 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1643.6

England 46.2

Days missed
7.5%
Pupils
797
Pupils per teacher
19.0
View school Newmarket Academy

Nurseries in Newmarket

9 in Newmarket, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 9 nurseries

Private Schools in Newmarket

1 in Newmarket. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Fairstead House

Cb8 7aa · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
224
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Fairstead House
The map

Every school in Newmarket, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Paddocks Primary School, GoodFairstead House, InspectedSt Louis Catholic Academy, Good or betterNewmarket Academy, GoodLaureate Community Academy, Good in every areaHouldsworth Valley Primary Academy, GoodDitton Lodge Primary School, Expected standard or betterAll Saints Church of England Primary School, Newmarket, GoodLittle Buds Pre-School, GoodFairstead House Nursery, OutstandingA1 Fun Club, GoodColourbox Montessori School, Newmarket, OutstandingClip Clop Day Nursery, GoodDitton Lodge Nursery, OutstandingFirst Class Preschool, GoodAll Saints Under Fives Pre-School, GoodRed Robins Day Nursery, Good
  • Outstanding3
  • Good10
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in Newmarket sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Newmarket school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Newmarket's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Newmarket by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Newmarket vs England

How good are Newmarket's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Newmarket

NewmarketEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    67%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    38%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    13%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    17%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 4 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Newmarket in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
67% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%40%60%2018201920222023202420252026
38% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
13% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Newmarket has 17 schools and nurseries.

There are 4% more pupils than in 2018, but numbers have fallen since 2025.

17% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Newmarket's state schools each January.

Up 4% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Newmarket17%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Newmarket

Nearby areas

How many schools are in Newmarket?

Newmarket has 17 schools, including 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 9 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Newmarket?

The highest-ranked schools in Newmarket on Eduscope are Ditton Lodge Primary School, St Louis Catholic Academy, Paddocks Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Newmarket are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Newmarket hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Newmarket perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Newmarket, 67% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Newmarket?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Newmarket is 21.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Newmarket schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Newmarket is 13.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Newmarket?

There are 2,228 pupils enrolled across schools in Newmarket, with 1,431 in primary and 797 in secondary. 19.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Newmarket?

There is 1 independent school in Newmarket. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Newmarket?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in Newmarket by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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