Carlton le Willows Academy vs Rivendell Flying High Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton le Willows Academy
Gedling · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,803 students
Rivendell Flying High Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
195 students
| Measure | Carlton le Willows Academy Gedling, East Midlands | Rivendell Flying High Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #62 of 329 | #205 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #809 of 4,090 | #2991 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,803 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,803 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 25.7% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 82.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 29% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 69.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.8 | – |
| town | Gedling | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.clwacademy.org.uk | www.rivendellfha.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (74.5 vs 75.0).
- •Carlton le Willows Academy is the larger school with 1,803 students compared with 195.
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 Carlton le Willows Academy better than Rivendell Flying High Academy?
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 Carlton le Willows Academy and Rivendell Flying High Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Gedling and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton le Willows Academy: 1,803. Rivendell Flying High Academy: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton le Willows Academy and Rivendell Flying High Academy rank in East Midlands?
Carlton le Willows Academy is 62nd of 329 and Rivendell Flying High Academy is 205th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).