The Flying Bull Academy

A good academy converter school in Portsmouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Flying Bull Academy.

Portsmouth, PO27BJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
34.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 41.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 November 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Flying Bull Lane
Buckland
Portsmouth, PO27BJ
Phone
2392694313
Website
flyingbull.chimat.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140719
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Flying Bull Lane, Buckland, Portsmouth, PO2 7BJ
Website
https://flyingbull.chimat.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER (MULTI) ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
440
Free School Meals
59.1% (260 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
41.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 104.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
440 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

resilience respect co-operation aspiration

Religious Education is taught as part of the National Curriculum.

Head Teacher's Message

I am delighted to welcome you to our school website, where you can learn more about our academy, our curriculum, and our values.

Facilities

library sensory room radio station outdoor learning spaces shared learning spaces modern classrooms Hewett-Dale Inclusion Centre (HDIC) 28-place Alternative Provision Nursery

Curriculum Highlights

Oracy development Reading Writing Mathematics Systematic progression from Nursery to Year 6 Curriculum is underpinned by school values: respect, resilience, cooperation and aspiration

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

After School Club Flyers 'til 5

SEND Provision

SEND information can be viewed via the menu; School SEND Information Report, Portsmouth Local Offer, Equality, Inclusion and SEND Policy, SEND Policy- At A Glance.

Admissions Criteria

All admissions to the school (Reception to Year 6) are managed by Portsmouth Admissions Service.

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