Hucknall Flying High Academy

  • Primary
  • Free school
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths88%

88%, 26 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths17%

17%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

240 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals12.5%

12.5%, 14 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language14.6%

14.6%, 7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10%

10%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.7%

1.7%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hucknall Flying High Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Edgewood Primary and Nursery School0.6 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Holgate Primary and Nursery School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Rufford Primary and Nursery School1 mileOfsted: Good49% met the expected standard
Broomhill Junior School1 mileOfsted: Good66% 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
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.