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Walton Peak Flying High Academy

Chesterfield, S40 3HJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#5,078
of 13,686 nationally

About Walton Peak Flying High Academy

Walton Peak Flying High Academy is a small primary school in Chesterfield that currently teaches 127 pupils against a capacity of 350, making it significantly undersubscribed in terms of physical space. However, the demand picture is more nuanced: for its 16 Reception places in the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 44 total applications, with exactly 16 first-preference applications, meaning every family who put it first got a place. That 2.75 oversubscription ratio suggests a school that is popular among those who know it, even if it doesn't fill its full capacity. The pupil body is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage: 50.4% of children are eligible for free school meals, more than double the national average for primary schools, which sits around 23-24%. This high FSM percentage places the school firmly in a community-facing role, serving families who may face significant economic challenges. The school has a nursery provision, so children can join from age three, and it is a mixed, non-religious state primary with no sixth form.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWhitecotes Lane, Chesterfield, Chesterfield, S40 3HJ
HeadteacherMark Parkinson
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils127
Free School Meals (FSM)50.4%
School Capacity127 / 350 (36% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallArt StudiosForest SchoolGymnasiumICT Suite

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryAthleticsSwimmingNetballTennisRoundersGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: waltonpeakfha.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walton Peak Flying High Academy

Walton Peak 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.