The Flying High Academy is a primary school in Mansfield, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Flying High Academy currently has around 437 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 30.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Somersall Street, Mansfield, NG19 6EW |
| Website: | http://www.flyinghighacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01623415790 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Nottinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kerry Chadburn |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140398 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/12/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 480 |
| Number of Pupils: | 437 |
| Number of Boys: | 210 |
| Number of Girls: | 227 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.00% | 354 |
| Other White | 9.40% | 41 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.40% | 6 |
| African | 1.40% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying High Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybrook First School and Nursery Somersall Street , NG19 6EW | - not rated | 29 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ladybrook Primary School Somersall Street , NG19 6EW | - not rated | 29 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosebrook Primary School Townroe Drive , NG19 6JN | - not rated | 181 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rose Primary School Townroe Drive , NG19 6JN | - not rated | 181 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints RC Comprehensive School Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW | - not rated | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Elizabeth's School 150 Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth's Academy Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Elizabeth's (1561) Endowed School 150 Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberlands Middle School Townroe Drive , NG19 6JN | - not rated | 181 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethel Wainwright Middle School Westfield Close , Westfield Lane NG19 6BE | - not rated | 743 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bull Farm Middle School Bright Square , NG19 7LJ | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Middle School St John Street , NG18 1QH | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Oakham Middle School Nottingham Road , NG18 4SH | - not rated | 3,118 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 3out of 4 | 214 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate School Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | - not rated | 214 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beech Academy Fairholme Drive , NG19 6DX | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hill School Fairholme Drive , NG19 6DX | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Learning Centre Westfield Lane , Mansfield NG19 6AH | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.