Stanstead Flying High Academy vs The Bulwell Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 923 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stanstead Flying High Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students
The Bulwell Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,051 students
| Measure | Stanstead Flying High Academy Nottingham, East Midlands | The Bulwell Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1175 of 1,516 | #303 of 329 |
| National rank | #12518 of 15,697 | #3756 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 203 | 1,051 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 1,051 |
| Free school meals | 33% | 55.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 100.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 46.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.stansteadprimary.co.uk | www.bulwellacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Stanstead Flying High Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.5 vs 16.3).
- •The Bulwell Academy is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 203.
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 Stanstead Flying High Academy better than The Bulwell Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Stanstead Flying High Academy ranks higher (28.5 vs 16.3 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 Stanstead Flying High Academy and The Bulwell Academy?
About 923 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Stanstead Flying High Academy: 203. The Bulwell Academy: 1,051. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Stanstead Flying High Academy and The Bulwell Academy rank in East Midlands?
Stanstead Flying High Academy is 1175th of 1,516 and The Bulwell Academy is 303rd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).