The Flying High Academy
Mansfield, NG19 6EW · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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91st of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.1/10 against 2,151 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 41% | 2.91 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.73 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 26% | 1.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Flying High Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 5.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Debate Club and play football, with a London visit offered as a trip. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 418 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain the Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Flying High Academy
Overview
The Flying High Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by a "calm and purposeful atmosphere" where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, supported by a clear vision encapsulated in the motto ‘The world came to my school today’. The inspection confirms that the school remains effective in its provision, with strong leadership and supportive governance.
Strengths
- Mathematics is taught well, with a clear plan ensuring pupils build understanding and use "correct mathematical vocabulary" confidently.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn and achieve well alongside classmates, supported by useful strategies and equipment.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff trained to monitor welfare and pupils taught about safety issues such as internet use and knife crime.
- The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sporting clubs, choir, and visits to cultural events like the Royal Ballet.
- Staff workload is managed efficiently, with adaptations to lesson planning to make it more manageable for teachers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is fully planned and sequenced in detail for all subjects, as some areas currently lack precise next steps for learning.
- Leaders must ensure all pupils are given reading books that are "just right for them," particularly in Year 2, to support fluent and confident reading.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders provide regular training and briefings to keep staff vigilant regarding pupil welfare and local risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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
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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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