Paddocks Primary School

URN: 124565 • Newmarket CB8 0DL

Overview

Name
Paddocks Primary School
URN
124565
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Amanda Thompson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01638664127
Website
Visit
Address
Rochfort Avenue, Newmarket CB8 0DL

Summary

Paddocks Primary School, located in Newmarket, Suffolk, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrollment of 185 pupils, against a capacity of 210. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto: "Pride - Persistence - Purpose," reflecting its commitment to moral values and cultural diversity.

The curriculum at Paddocks Primary encompasses a broad range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, and the arts, alongside opportunities for physical education and personal, social, and health education (PSHE). The school also offers a Nurture Group and Forest School activities, promoting holistic development and outdoor learning experiences.

Paddocks Primary actively engages with parents and the wider community, providing various support services, including a Family Support Advisor and wrap-around care. The school encourages parental involvement through events and workshops, fostering a collaborative approach to education and community building. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
185
Boys
90
Girls
95
FSM %
17.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 185 90 95 210 17.80
2024-09-11 194 101 93 210 14.90
2023-09-11 188 96 92 210 7.40
2022-09-11 188 96 92 210 7.40
2021-09-11 198 96 102 210 10.60
2020-09-11 199 90 109 210 10.10

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