Sutton Road Primary School vs The Flying High Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sutton Road Primary School
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
537 students
The Flying High Academy
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
418 students
| Measure | Sutton Road Primary School Mansfield, East Midlands | The Flying High Academy Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1105 of 1,516 | #592 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11949 of 15,697 | #7483 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 537 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 537 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 31.6% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 5% |
| 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 | Mansfield | Mansfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.suttonroad.org | www.flyinghighacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Flying High Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.4 vs 31.5).
- •The Flying High Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 60%).
- •The Flying High Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 1%).
- •Sutton Road Primary School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 418.
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 Sutton Road Primary School better than The Flying High Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Flying High Academy ranks higher (52.4 vs 31.5 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 Sutton Road Primary School and The Flying High Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sutton Road Primary School: 537. The Flying High Academy: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sutton Road Primary School and The Flying High Academy rank in East Midlands?
Sutton Road Primary School is 1105th of 1,516 and The Flying High Academy is 592nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).