Hucknall Flying High Academy vs Rufford Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hucknall Flying High Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
240 students
Rufford Primary and Nursery School
Bulwell · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
438 students
| Measure | Hucknall Flying High Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Rufford Primary and Nursery School Bulwell, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #57 of 1,516 | #1433 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #951 of 15,697 | #14964 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 240 | 438 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 438 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 53.8% |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 0% |
| 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 | Nottingham | Bulwell |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hucknallfha.co.uk | www.rufford.nottingham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hucknall Flying High Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 12.7).
- •Hucknall Flying High Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 49%).
- •Hucknall Flying High Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 0%).
- •Rufford Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 240.
- •Hucknall Flying High Academy is a academy school while Rufford Primary and Nursery School is a local authority 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 Hucknall Flying High Academy better than Rufford Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Hucknall Flying High Academy ranks higher (88.7 vs 12.7 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 Hucknall Flying High Academy and Rufford Primary and Nursery School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Bulwell in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hucknall Flying High Academy: 240. Rufford Primary and Nursery School: 438. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hucknall Flying High Academy and Rufford Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Hucknall Flying High Academy is 57th of 1,516 and Rufford Primary and Nursery School is 1433rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).