Rivendell Flying High Academy vs Willow Farm Primary School
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.
Rivendell Flying High Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
195 students
Willow Farm Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
243 students
| Measure | Rivendell Flying High Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | Willow Farm Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #205 of 1,516 | #316 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2991 of 15,697 | #4401 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 195 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 16.6% | 8.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 115.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | 10% |
| 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.rivendellfha.co.uk/ | www.willowfarm.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rivendell Flying High Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.0 vs 67.4).
- •Rivendell Flying High Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 68%).
- •Rivendell Flying High Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 10%).
- •Willow Farm Primary School is the larger school with 243 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 Rivendell Flying High Academy better than Willow Farm Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rivendell Flying High Academy ranks higher (75.0 vs 67.4 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 Rivendell Flying High Academy and Willow Farm Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rivendell Flying High Academy: 195. Willow Farm Primary School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rivendell Flying High Academy and Willow Farm Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Rivendell Flying High Academy is 205th of 1,516 and Willow Farm Primary School is 316th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).