The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
33%
+25.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 111
- Capacity
- 47%
- FSM
- 15%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- FLYING HIGH TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Green
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
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Location
Gatekeeper Way, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7FT
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Whipman Woods Flying High Academy a selective school?
No. Whipman Woods Flying High Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Whipman Woods Flying High Academy?
Whipman Woods Flying High Academy currently has 111 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whipman Woods Flying High Academy take?
Whipman Woods Flying High Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whipman Woods Flying High Academy?
Whipman Woods Flying High Academy is in Worksop, S81 7FT, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whipman Woods Flying High Academy have a sixth form?
No, Whipman Woods 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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