Exning Primary School

URN: 151104 • Newmarket CB8 7EW

Overview

Name
Exning Primary School
URN
151104
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
40.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
James Clark - Regional Director for Primaries Emma Hardy - Co-Headteacher (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01638600123
Website
Visit
Address
Oxford Street, Newmarket CB8 7EW

Summary

Exning Primary School, located in Newmarket, Suffolk, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 229 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 225. The school emphasizes a strong ethos built around shared values such as kindness, resilience, and respect, fostering an emotionally aware environment for its students. This supportive atmosphere aims to cultivate independent learners who are motivated to take charge of their own education.

The curriculum at Exning Primary is skills and knowledge-based, designed to be creative and engaging. It incorporates three key drivers: Enterprise, Emotional Intelligence, and Music and the Arts, enabling students to express themselves and develop critical thinking skills. The school day runs for 6.5 hours, with opportunities for wrap-around care and extracurricular activities available to support working families.

Exning Primary has a rich history, having been established in the mid-1870s, and it joined the Eastern Education Group Trust in September 2024. The school prides itself on celebrating individual achievements and encouraging collaboration among students, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing a positive school community.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST
Capacity
225
Pupils
229
Boys
133
Girls
96
FSM %
18.30
Open date
2024-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 229 133 96 225 18.30
2024-09-11 222

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