Stanstead Flying High Academy

A good academy converter school in Nottingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Stanstead Flying High Academy.

Nottingham, NG55BL Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
50.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 59.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
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
19 March 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Stanstead Avenue
Rise Park
Nottingham, NG55BL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144686
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Stanstead Avenue, Rise Park, Nottingham, NG5 5BL
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FLYING HIGH TRUST
Capacity
210 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
207
Free School Meals
41.1% (85 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
59.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 103.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
207 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 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

"Make every day count"

Aspiration Creativity Confidence Enjoyment Perseverance Pride Responsibility

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes families and emphasises Stanstead Flying High Academy’s commitment to enabling every child to be the best they can be, with a broad, rich curriculum and a focus on making every day count.

Curriculum Highlights

Enquiry-based curriculum with reading at the heart of learning Coverage and progression in History and Geography through termly enquiry drivers Inclusive and aspirational environments to develop cultural capital

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

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Admissions Criteria

Admissions are processed by the Local Authority as part of the Coordinated Admissions Scheme. The Published Admissions Number (PAN) for Stanstead Flying High Academy is 30 pupils for Foundation 2 (Reception). For 2026/27 the application round opens in November 2025 and closes on 15 January 2026; the offer date is 16 April 2026 (National Offer Day). Applications can be made via post or over the phone, and online via the Local Authority. In-year admissions information is available via the Nottingham City Council admissions page at https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/schooladmissions/.

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