Rivendell Flying High Academy

About Rivendell Flying High Academy

Rivendell Flying High Academy is a free school in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 182 pupils on roll. It is part of FLYING HIGH TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Nottinghamshire →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

182 / 236 (77%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 March 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Magenta Way, Gedling, Nottinghamshire, NG14 5HH

Phone

01156489833

Head Teacher

Julie Worthington

Website

https://www.rivendellfha.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rivendell Flying High Academy?

Rivendell Flying High Academy is a free school in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Rivendell Flying High Academy have?

Rivendell Flying High Academy has 182 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Rivendell Flying High Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

71% of pupils at Rivendell Flying High Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Rivendell Flying High Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Rivendell Flying High Academy is part of FLYING HIGH TRUST.

Where is Rivendell Flying High Academy?

Rivendell Flying High Academy is located at Magenta Way, Gedling, Nottinghamshire, NG14 5HH.