Hucknall Flying High Academy
Shepherd Street, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 6WUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hucknall Flying High Academy is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 4th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 June 2024, report published 11 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 June 2024
Pupils truly blossom at Hucknall Flying High Academy. The ambitious curriculum is intertwined with an exceptional personal development offer. This helps pupils to reach their true potential. The school's mantra, 'be kind, work hard and fly high' is consistently evident in the way pupils conduct themselves. Pupils feel safe and happy here. Pupils know every day at this school counts. They apply themselves and commit firmly to learning from their expert teachers. Staff remind pupils that they are capable of excellence. This gives pupils an incredibly positive and determined mindset. This combination of expert teaching and character development ensures that all pupils achieve as best as they possibly can. Staff develop pupils to be bastions of the school and their local community. The work of pupils goes beyond the school gates. They have raised awareness of poor water quality in local rivers and campaigned against vandalism. Their voice has led to road improvements, making the whole community a safer and better place. Parents and carers really value the distinct high-quality experience each pupil receives. Although school leaders and staff know the quality that the school provides, nothing is left to chance. There is a determination to make refinements and continuously improve.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
24 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
240 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Hucknall Flying High Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Primary and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Holgate Primary and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Rufford Primary and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Broomhill Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- FLYING HIGH TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Karl Clowery
- Phone
- 01157012020
- Address
- Shepherd Street, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 6WU
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 147075
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.