Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy vs The Python Hill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 5.5 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
The Python Hill Academy
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
307 students
| Measure | Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy Newark, East Midlands | The Python Hill Academy Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1094 of 1,516 | #362 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11824 of 15,697 | #4875 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 214 | 307 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 307 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 11% |
| 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.pythonhill.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Python Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.9 vs 32.0).
- •The Python Hill Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 59%).
- •The Python Hill Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 4%).
- •The Python Hill Academy is the larger school with 307 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 The Python Hill Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Python Hill Academy ranks higher (64.9 vs 32.0 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 The Python Hill Academy?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Newark and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy: 214. The Python Hill Academy: 307. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy and The Python Hill Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy is 1094th of 1,516 and The Python Hill Academy is 362nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).