Rivendell Flying High Academy, Nottingham

In its own words: "Welcome to Rivendell Flying High Academy! We are a warm and aspirational school that takes pride in celebrating the diversity of our amazing community. We believe in nurturing well-rounded individuals who not only excel academically but also embody strong character and values."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our school is open for our children from 8.45am to 3.15pm during school term times, providing the expected 32.5 hours of education each week. School staff will always be present at the main gate to welcome the children and families in the morning and see them off safely at the end of the day."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include rugby, tennis, basketball, choir, Lego, cooking, eco club, knitting, debating and forest school.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Rivendell Flying High Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 100% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 53 families put Rivendell Flying High Academy as their first choice and 116 named it as one of their preferences, for 43 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Rivendell Flying High Academy are Netherfield Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 74% reading, 66% maths); Willow Farm Primary School (1 mile, Good, 94% reading, 87% maths); All Hallows CofE Primary School (1 mile, Requires improvement, 83% reading, 87% maths); and Priory Junior School (1.1 miles, Good, 54% reading, 48% maths).

Rivendell Flying High Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Rivendell Flying High Academy is one of 39 schools run by Flying High Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Rivendell Flying High Academy (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).

16.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 27 pupils (13.8%) received SEN support and 1 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Rivendell Flying High Academy had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Carlton Rail Station, about 1060 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rivendell Academy (outside), 40 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Rivendell Flying High Academy stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Rivendell Flying High Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Rivendell Flying High Academy are Carlton le Willows Academy (0.8 miles) and South Nottinghamshire Academy (1.8 miles).