Walton Peak Flying High Academy
Chesterfield, S40 3HJ · Derbyshire · primary school
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64th of 263 primary schools in Derbyshire we can score, 354 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 — 8.3/10 against 1,312 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Walton Peak Flying High Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 135 pupils against a stated capacity of 350. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress between termly reports?
What Ofsted said about Walton Peak Flying High Academy
Overview
Walton Peak Flying High Academy has “improved markedly” since joining its multi-academy trust, delivering a “Good” overall effectiveness. The school provides a “warm and welcoming environment” where pupils feel valued and benefit from an “ambitious curriculum” that is well planned and locally relevant.
Strengths
- Pupils appreciate the supportive culture, where staff “go the extra mile” to ensure they feel “valued and happy.”
- The curriculum is carefully structured, with “subject-specific content” and “key vocabulary” identified precisely to help teachers plan effectively.
- Reading is a key priority; pupils who fall behind receive targeted support, and those in key stage 2 improve fluency through “increasingly complex texts.”
- Early years provision is praised, with children flourishing in a “well-resourced outdoor environment” and enjoying activities that support physical development.
- Staff demonstrate a “strong team spirit,” working closely together with support from trust leaders to improve professional practice.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure they make “suitable pedagogical choices” when teaching new content, as unclear instruction sometimes leaves pupils unsure of what they are learning.
- The school needs to establish “consistent expectations” for behaviour in lessons to prevent pupils from getting distracted and losing learning time.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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