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Newmarket Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Newmarket Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Newmarket, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 813 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

813

Pupils

900

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Newmarket Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Newmarket Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Newmarket Academy — School Information

Full address
Exning Road, Newmarket, CB8 0EB
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Free school meals
20.5% of pupils
DfE URN
140669

Frequently Asked Questions — Newmarket Academy

Is Newmarket Academy oversubscribed?

Newmarket Academy is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Newmarket Academy?

Admission to Newmarket Academy is managed by Suffolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Newmarket Academy cover?

Newmarket Academy is a secondary school in Newmarket, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Newmarket Academy?

Newmarket Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.