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The Flying High Academy

Mansfield, NG19 6EWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2022
KS2 Results
76%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 35 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2534 of 13,686 nationally

About The Flying High Academy

The Flying High Academy is a state primary in Mansfield that is comfortably full and clearly in demand. With 437 pupils on roll against a capacity of 480, the school is operating close to its limit, and the oversubscription picture confirms that local families are keen to get in. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 90 applications for 35 places, with exactly 35 first-preference applications — meaning every family who put it as their top choice was offered a place, but the overall ratio of 2.57 applicants per place shows significant competition. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 30.1%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools (around 23-24%) and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. This context makes the school’s academic performance all the more striking, as it is achieving strong results despite a pupil demographic that typically presents additional challenges.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSomersall Street, Mansfield, Mansfield, NG19 6EW
HeadteacherKerry Chadburn
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils437
Free School Meals (FSM)30.1%
School Capacity437 / 480 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jan 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Jan 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsForest SchoolDining HallArt StudiosICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

DanceGymnasticsTennisCricketCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessScience ClubArt ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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The Flying High Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.