Located in Nottingham, Rivendell Flying High Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Rivendell Flying High Academy currently has around 182 pupils on roll, which is about 77% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.5% boys and 44.5% girls. Around 19.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (57.7%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Magenta Way, Nottingham, NG14 5HH |
| Website: | https://www.rivendellfha.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01156489833 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Nottinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Julie Worthington |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 149136 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 236 |
| Number of Pupils: | 182 |
| Number of Boys: | 101 |
| Number of Girls: | 81 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 57.70% | 105 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 8.20% | 15 |
| African | 6.00% | 11 |
| Other White | 4.90% | 9 |
| Chinese | 4.90% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 3.80% | 7 |
| Indian | 2.70% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 2.70% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 1.60% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivendell Flying High Academy Magenta Way , NG14 5HH | - not rated | 0 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherfield Primary School Chandos Street , Netherfield NG4 2LR | - not rated | 779 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherfield Primary School Chandos Street , Netherfield NG4 2LR | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherfield Primary School Chandos Street , Netherfield NG4 2LR | - not rated | 779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Netherfield Infant and Nursery School Ashwell Street , Netherfield NG4 2FQ | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton le Willows School and Technology College Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton le Willows Academy Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton le Willows Academy Burton Road , Nottingham NG4 4AA | 1out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gedling School Wollaton Avenue , Gedling NG4 4HX | - not rated | 2,879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Academy Wollaton Avenue , Gedling NG4 4HX | - not rated | 2,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture Learning 19A Forester Street , Netherfield NG4 2LJ | - not rated | 950 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.