The Flying High Academy vs Wainwright Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 682 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Flying High Academy
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
418 students
Wainwright Primary Academy
Mansfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
407 students
| Measure | The Flying High Academy Mansfield, East Midlands | Wainwright Primary Academy Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #592 of 1,516 | #1415 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7483 of 15,697 | #14785 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 418 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 33.2% | 44.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 88.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| 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.flyinghighacademy.co.uk | www.wainwrightprimary-ac.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Flying High Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.4 vs 14.3).
- •The Flying High Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 49%).
- •The Flying High Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •The Flying High Academy is the larger school with 418 students compared with 407.
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 The Flying High Academy better than Wainwright Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Flying High Academy ranks higher (52.4 vs 14.3 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 The Flying High Academy and Wainwright Primary Academy?
About 682 m in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Flying High Academy: 418. Wainwright Primary Academy: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Flying High Academy and Wainwright Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
The Flying High Academy is 592nd of 1,516 and Wainwright Primary Academy is 1415th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).