The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 237
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- FLYING HIGH TRUST
- Head
- Mr Karl Clowery
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Shepherd Street, Hucknall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 6WU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEdgewood Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 914m away
The Holgate Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
The Holgate Comprehensive School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Annie Holgate Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Annie Holgate Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Holgate Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
Rufford Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hucknall Flying High Academy a selective school?
No. Hucknall Flying High Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hucknall Flying High Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hucknall Flying High Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hucknall Flying High Academy?
Hucknall Flying High Academy currently has 237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hucknall Flying High Academy take?
Hucknall Flying High Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hucknall Flying High Academy?
Hucknall Flying High Academy is in Nottingham, NG15 6WU, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hucknall Flying High Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hucknall Flying High Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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