Holgate Primary and Nursery School vs Hucknall Flying High Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holgate Primary and Nursery School
Hucknall · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
391 students
Hucknall Flying High Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
240 students
| Measure | Holgate Primary and Nursery School Hucknall, East Midlands | Hucknall Flying High Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1402 of 1,516 | #57 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14692 of 15,697 | #951 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 391 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 43.2% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 114.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| 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 | Hucknall | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.holgateprimary.org | www.hucknallfha.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hucknall Flying High Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 15.0).
- •Holgate Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 240.
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 Holgate Primary and Nursery School better than Hucknall Flying High Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hucknall Flying High Academy ranks higher (88.7 vs 15.0 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 Holgate Primary and Nursery School and Hucknall Flying High Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hucknall and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holgate Primary and Nursery School: 391. Hucknall Flying High Academy: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holgate Primary and Nursery School and Hucknall Flying High Academy rank in East Midlands?
Holgate Primary and Nursery School is 1402nd of 1,516 and Hucknall Flying High Academy is 57th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).