Rivendell Flying High Academy
Magenta Way, Stoke Bardolph, Nottingham, NG14 5HHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rivendell Flying High Academy is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 10th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 March 2025, report published 13 May 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 March 2025
Pupils flourish in this exceptionally calm and very happy school. They embody the school's values of being 'respectful, intrepid, successful and engaged'. The school provides pupils with a highly engaging and enriching educational experience. From the moment they start in Nursery, children learn to listen and interact positively with each other and their teachers. Pupils are very courteous and well mannered. Their personal development is central to the school's vision. A myriad of opportunities are made available to develop pupils' talents and interests, such as knitting, sports, pottery, choir and archery. Pupils treat each other and staff with high levels of respect and kindness. Because they relish coming to school, pupils attend exceptionally well. Pupils enjoy their learning and take great pride in the excellent work they produce. The broad, rich curriculum helps pupils to achieve well. The impact of this is evident in pupils' achievements and quality of work. The school engages effectively with parents and carers because staff are committed to pupils' needs and achievements, which parents appreciate greatly. One parent summed up the views of many when they said, 'Staff go above and beyond and always want the best for our children.'
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
14 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
195 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Rivendell Flying High Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherfield Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Willow Farm Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| All Hallows CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 65% met the expected standard |
| Priory Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Phoenix Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- FLYING HIGH TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Julie Worthington
- Phone
- 01156489833
- Address
- Magenta Way, Stoke Bardolph, Nottingham, NG14 5HH
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 149136
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.