Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy vs Samuel Barlow Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 6.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
Samuel Barlow Primary Academy
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
261 students
| Measure | Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy Newark, East Midlands | Samuel Barlow Primary Academy Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1094 of 1,516 | #1412 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11824 of 15,697 | #14763 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 214 | 261 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 261 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 36.9% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 73.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newark | Mansfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bilsthorpeflyinghighacademy.co.uk/ | www.samuelbarlowprimary-ac.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.0 vs 14.4).
- •Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 31%).
- •Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Samuel Barlow Primary Academy is the larger school with 261 students compared with 214.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy better than Samuel Barlow Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy ranks higher (32.0 vs 14.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy and Samuel Barlow Primary Academy?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Newark and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy: 214. Samuel Barlow Primary Academy: 261. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy and Samuel Barlow Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy is 1094th of 1,516 and Samuel Barlow Primary Academy is 1412th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).