Hucknall Flying High Academy
About Hucknall Flying High Academy
Hucknall Flying High Academy is a state primary school in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, that has carved out a strong reputation among local families. It ranks 4th out of 30 primary schools in the Ashfield local authority, placing it in the top 13% of its peers in the area. The top-performing schools nearby include John Blow Primary School, Harworth CofE Academy, and Bunny CofE Primary School, but Hucknall Flying High Academy holds its own with an Outstanding rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024. The school serves 237 pupils aged 2 to 11, which is above its official capacity of 210, and 16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. It has a nursery provision and no religious character, making it a secular option for families in the area. The school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 142 total applications for just 30 places, with 64 first-preference applications and an oversubscription ratio of 4.73 to one.
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The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jun 2024Source: Ofsted, 11 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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