Priory Junior School vs Rivendell Flying High Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Priory Junior School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
202 students
Rivendell Flying High Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
195 students
| Measure | Priory Junior School Nottingham, East Midlands | Rivendell Flying High Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1309 of 1,516 | #205 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13891 of 15,697 | #2991 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 202 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 29.2% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 84.2% | 82.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 29% |
| 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 | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.priory-jun.notts.sch.uk | www.rivendellfha.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rivendell Flying High Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.0 vs 20.6).
- •Rivendell Flying High Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 39%).
- •Rivendell Flying High Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 4%).
- •Priory Junior School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 195.
- •Priory Junior School is a local authority school while Rivendell Flying High Academy is a academy 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 Priory Junior School better than Rivendell Flying High Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Rivendell Flying High Academy ranks higher (75.0 vs 20.6 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 Priory Junior School and Rivendell Flying High Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priory Junior School: 202. Rivendell Flying High Academy: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priory Junior School and Rivendell Flying High Academy rank in East Midlands?
Priory Junior School is 1309th of 1,516 and Rivendell Flying High Academy is 205th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).