Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy vs Wellow House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 6.0 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
Wellow House School
Wellow · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
184 students
| Measure | Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy Newark, East Midlands | Wellow House School Wellow, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1094 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #11824 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 214 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 40% | – |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 69.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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 | Wellow |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bilsthorpeflyinghighacademy.co.uk/ | www.wellowhouse.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy is the larger school with 214 students compared with 184.
- •Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy is a academy school while Wellow House School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Wellow House School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy and Wellow House School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Newark and Wellow in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy: 214. Wellow House School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy and Wellow House School rank in East Midlands?
Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy is 1094th of 1,516 and Wellow House School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).