Stanstead Flying High Academy
Nottingham, NG5 5BL · Nottingham · primary school
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52nd of 73 primary schools in Nottingham we can score, 74 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.2/10 against 2,182 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 41% | 1.06 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.74 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 26% | 0.91 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stanstead Flying High Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football.
Getting in
The published school roll is 203 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific strategies are used to help more children reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Stanstead Flying High Academy
Overview
Stanstead Nursery and Primary School continues to be a good school, with leaders and staff placing pupils’ needs at the heart of their work. The report highlights a positive culture where pupils feel safe, behave well, and are enthusiastic about their learning. Recent improvements in staffing stability and leadership have been recognised by parents, who note that the school is improving.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well organised" with knowledge carefully sequenced, allowing pupils to "learn important knowledge well" and retain it over time.
- Reading is a high priority, with a consistent phonics approach and "high-quality support" in small groups helping pupils who fall behind to catch up quickly.
- Pupils display good behaviour, are "polite and courteous," and understand British values, including treating everyone fairly irrespective of sexuality or gender.
- The early years setting is "well-equipped," offering varied learning experiences that help children develop a broad range of skills.
- Leaders identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) quickly and provide "clear, targeted support" to meet their needs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to implement "more systematic checks on pupils’ learning" to ensure pupils have secured prerequisite knowledge before moving on to new topics.
- Reviews of targets for pupils with SEND should be more precise so that parents clearly understand them and know "how to support their children at home."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders providing regular training, maintaining detailed records, and acting quickly to address concerns and support vulnerable families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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