Hucknall Flying High Academy vs The Holgate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 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
The Holgate Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,207 students
| Measure | Hucknall Flying High Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | The Holgate Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #57 of 1,516 | #299 of 329 |
| National rank | #951 of 15,697 | #3660 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 240 | 1,207 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 1,207 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 39.3% |
| Capacity filled | 114.3% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 20.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 38.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.3 |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hucknallfha.co.uk | www.holgate-ac.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hucknall Flying High Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 18.4).
- •The Holgate Academy is the larger school with 1,207 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 Hucknall Flying High Academy better than The Holgate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hucknall Flying High Academy ranks higher (88.7 vs 18.4 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 The Holgate Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hucknall Flying High Academy: 240. The Holgate Academy: 1,207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hucknall Flying High Academy and The Holgate Academy rank in East Midlands?
Hucknall Flying High Academy is 57th of 1,516 and The Holgate Academy is 299th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).