Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy
Crompton Road, Bilsthorpe, Newark, NG22 8PSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy is a primary school in Newark for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 20th of 26 primary schools in Newark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 October 2012, report published 5 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 July 2024
Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy is an inclusive and caring school. It has high aspirations for all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, to achieve the best possible outcomes. Pupils feel safe and happy. They regard the school as a supportive oasis where they can talk to any of the adults and voice any concerns or worries they may have. One pupil shared, 'I love this school because you get high-quality lessons and also loads of help if you are struggling with anything in your learning, mentally, or your home life.' Pupils value the school's strong community feel. Relationships are at the heart of everything the school does. For example, pupils visit the village library on a regular basis and enjoy hosting community events throughout the year, such as the summer fair. Pupils know the school's values: pride, confidence, aspiration, responsibility, enjoyment, creativity and perseverance. They consistently demonstrate these values in their relationships with each other and how they approach their learning. Pupils can access a wide range of clubs and enjoy taking on extra roles and responsibilities, such as being a reading leader or a school councillor. Some pupils also enjoy the opportunity to represent their school when networking with pupils from other schools in the trust, as part of the pupil parliament.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, pupils' depth of knowledge is not secure, in particular their disciplinary knowledge. As a result, pupils' achievements do not always meet the aspirations of the curriculum in these subjects. The school should continue to monitor the implementation of the curriculum so that pupils know and remember more of the intended curriculum in all subject areas.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
214 pupils on roll, with places for 259
Schools near Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Kirklington Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Python Hill Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Samuel Barlow Primary Academy | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 31% met the expected standard |
| King Edwin Primary and Nursery School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FLYING HIGH TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Reynolds
- Phone
- 01623870772
- Address
- Crompton Road, Bilsthorpe, Newark, NG22 8PS
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 142091
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.