Rivendell Flying High Academy
Nottingham, NG14 5HH · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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13th of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 3,948 of them, against 8.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 62% | 4.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 29.0 · 98 | 38% | 3.76 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rivendell Flying High Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 29.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Drawing, Lego, Eco, Craft, Etymology, Games, Debate, and Knitting Clubs. Sports include archery, rugby, table tennis, and basketball. Arts and music options cover choir, pottery, Little Scribblers, and Times Table Rockstars.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Rivendell Flying High Academy
Overview
Rivendell Flying High Academy is described as an “exceptionally calm and very happy school” where pupils “flourish” and embody values of being ‘respectful, intrepid, successful and engaged’. The inspection awarded Outstanding judgements across all key areas, including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious, considered very carefully and extremely engaging,” often exceeding national expectations through “authentic learning activities.”
- Reading is “prioritised very highly,” with consistent phonics teaching and well-stocked libraries fostering a “deep love of nursery rhymes and stories.”
- Staff are “experts in the subjects they teach,” routinely checking understanding to address gaps quickly and helping pupils apply knowledge across subjects.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “achieve exceptionally well” due to “clear and precise identification” of needs and a combined therapeutic and academic offer.
- Staff workload and well-being are managed effectively, ensuring staff feel “valued” and take “great pride in their work.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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