Whipman Woods Flying High Academy
N/A
Ofsted Rating
47%
Capacity
111
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Whipman Woods Flying High Academy
Whipman Woods Flying High Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Bassetlaw community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 111 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (47% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Nicola Green, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
Whipman Woods Flying High Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 30 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Whipman Woods Flying High Academy include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Playing Fields.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Dance, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Science Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bassetlaw, Whipman Woods Flying High Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Gatekeeper Way, Worksop, Bassetlaw, S81 7FT |
| Headteacher | Nicola Green |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 111 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.0% |
| School Capacity | 111 / 236 (47% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
89
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Gatekeeper Way, Worksop
Bassetlaw, S81 7FT
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