The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 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
- 127
- Capacity
- 36%
- FSM
- 50.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- FLYING HIGH TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Parkinson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Whitecotes Lane, Chesterfield, S40 3HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpire Junior School
Primary · 587m away
Parkside Community School
Secondary · 623m away
William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 654m away
Spire Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 766m away
Brampton Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Old Hall Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hasland Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Walton Peak Flying High Academy's Ofsted rating?
Walton Peak Flying High Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walton Peak Flying High Academy?
Walton Peak Flying High Academy currently has 127 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walton Peak Flying High Academy take?
Walton Peak Flying High Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Walton Peak Flying High Academy?
Walton Peak Flying High Academy is in Chesterfield, S40 3HJ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walton Peak Flying High Academy have a sixth form?
No, Walton Peak 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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