The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 437
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 30.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- FLYING HIGH TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kerry Chadburn (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Somersall Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 6EW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRedgate School
Special school · Very close
Redgate Primary Academy
Academy · Very close
Intake Farm Primary School
Primary · 477m away
Wainwright Primary Academy
Primary · 682m away
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 776m away
The Beech Academy
Academy · 882m away
Beech Hill School
Special school · 939m away
Crescent Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Flying High Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Flying High Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Flying High Academy?
The Flying High Academy currently has 437 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Flying High Academy take?
The Flying High Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Flying High Academy?
The Flying High Academy is in Mansfield, NG19 6EW, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Flying High Academy have a sixth form?
No, The 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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