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Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy
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Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy
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- Bilsthorpe NG22 8PS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Focused on addressing barriers to learning with a curriculum rich in experiences.
Success of the Curriculum: Purposeful and relevant curriculum allows strong progress.
Foundational Skills: Prioritises reading and maths with well-sequenced, high-quality texts.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum prepares pupils well for modern life.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need to increase the proportion of pupils achieving greater depth.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects lack depth in disciplinary knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards rose considerably last year, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Focused support and regular monitoring are in place.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate a strong desire to learn and are keen and engaged in their activities.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Strong progress in maths with high pupil engagement.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support in phonics helps pupils keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate confidence and responsibility.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff liaise well with external agencies to actively seek help for families.
Support for SEND Pupils: Close work with external agencies ensures access to full curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Rare instances of bullying are quickly and effectively dealt with.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Regular training for staff and support for families creates a culture of care.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and happy, able to talk to adults about concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Mature understanding of diversity and equality.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the approachable and supportive nature of the staff.
Parental Involvement: Efforts to connect with parents and families have been tenacious.
Parent Feedback: Pupils feel supported and enjoy high-quality lessons.
Extracurricular Activities: Includes careers week and local professionals discussing skills needed for various careers.
Extracurricular Activities: Wide range of clubs and roles like reading leader.
Outdoor Facilities: High-quality outdoor equipment aids skill development.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers make learning fun, which increases attendance and engagement.
Impact on Student Progress: Considerable impact on progress due to improvements in teaching.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular monitoring and support from The Flying High Trust.
Teacher Engagement: Staff well-supported with workload and professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers model learning well, fostering deep thinking.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need to develop middle leadership and more precise improvement plans.
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About Us
Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 213 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 81% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
B-
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C
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B
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 5-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 22.2 | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 102 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 106 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% | 57.92% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.55% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.4 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% 9 | 62.18% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 6 | 9.93% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 3.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 5 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% 16 | 61.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.66% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 5.6 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 96 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 59.69% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.83% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 3.1 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1