Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents and pupils

This is a good school. The significant majority of pupils make good progress and learn well in their lessons. Since the last inspection, standards at the end of Year 6 have improved consistently and are now above national averages.

Pupils who are behind with their reading, writing and numeracy skills when they start school catch up quickly and make good progress. Teaching and learning are good across the school and some of the teaching is outstanding. Teachers have high expectations of pupils and teach interesting and enjoyable lessons which help the pupils learn well.

Pupils enjoy being in school. They say that they feel safe and cared for well. Behaviour is ...good because pupils show respect for each other and for the adults in school.

Behaviour is managed well and, consequently, the number of exclusions has reduced dramatically since the last inspection. Attendance has improved significantly and is now above average. The headteachers lead the school very effectively and are well supported by other key staff who have been given the opportunity to take leadership and management roles.

The governing body provides good support and challenge and knows the strengths and areas for improvement of the school very well. It is not yet an outstanding school because : There are a small number of lessons where the teaching is not yet good. Attainment and progress in Years 1 and 2, where the staff are less experienced, are not as good as in other year groups within the school.

Information about this school

The school is about average in size. The school is led by two headteachers who share the leadership role. Almost all the pupils are from White British backgrounds.

The school receives additional funding for around a third of pupils through the pupil premium because they are known to be eligible for free school meals or are looked after children. This is an above-average proportion of pupils. The proportion of pupils supported through school action is well above average.

The proportion supported through school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is broadly average. There is a well-attended breakfast club that is managed by the school. The school meets the government's floor standard, which sets minimum expectations for attainment and progress.

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