Walton Peak Flying High Academy
Whitecotes Lane, Chesterfield, S40 3HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Walton Peak Flying High Academy is a primary school in Chesterfield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 17th of 48 primary schools in Chesterfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2024, report published 29 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 March 2024
This school has improved markedly in recent years. Pupils appreciate the school's warm and welcoming environment, where everyone and everyday matters. Parents and carers know that staff go the extra mile to make sure that pupils feel valued and happy. Pupils want to come to school because, as one of them was eager to explain, 'it will make them smart for the future'. Positive relationships play a crucial role in the school's culture. Pupils know that staff expect them to 'do the right thing, in the right way, at the right time'. Most pupils conduct themselves well and are typically polite and respectful. They like playing together during social times. They love gaining points for having positive attitudes and behaving well. However, in lessons, some pupils get distracted too easily from the task in hand. Most pupils are enthusiastic learners. They are keen to discuss their ideas with each other and share what they know. They appreciate that staff want them to do the best they can, and many pupils try hard to achieve this. Pupils love taking part in trips, such as visiting the Derwent Valley reservoirs when studying the Second World War and going to Derby Museum to find out more about the Vikings.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not always make suitable pedagogical choices when they teach new subject content. When this happens, some pupils are unsure about what they are learning and do not engage well enough with the activity. They struggle to secure their knowledge of the planned subject content. The school needs to ensure that all staff have the knowledge and skills they need to deliver the well-planned curriculum effectively in every subject.
- In some lessons, pupils take time to settle to a task and get distracted. This delays their learning. The school needs to ensure that there are consistent expectations about how pupils should conduct themselves in lessons so that no learning time is lost.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
135 pupils on roll, with places for 350
Schools near Walton Peak Flying High Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 31% met the expected standard |
| William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Spire Nursery and Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Brampton Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 21% met the expected standard |
| Old Hall Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FLYING HIGH TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Parkinson
- Phone
- 01246234381
- Address
- Whitecotes Lane, Chesterfield, S40 3HJ
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 148428
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.