Hucknall Flying High Academy

URN: 147075 • Nottingham NG15 6WU

Overview

Name
Hucknall Flying High Academy
URN
147075
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
FLYING HIGH TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
73.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Karl Clowery (since 2025)
Telephone
01157012020
Website
Visit
Address
Shepherd Street, Nottingham NG15 6WU

Summary

Hucknall Flying High Academy is a mixed primary free school located in Nottingham, accommodating 237 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school operates within a modern facility on the site of the former Rolls-Royce factory and aims to foster a lifelong love of learning among its students. The ethos of the academy is built around its core values—be kind, work hard, and fly high—developed in collaboration with the Pupil Parliament, ensuring that the views of the school community are reflected in its mission.

The curriculum at Hucknall Flying High Academy is designed to engage pupils and encourage independent learning, with a focus on developing curiosity and critical thinking skills. The school emphasizes the importance of a supportive environment where children can thrive, aiming to prepare them for future challenges as confident and responsible citizens.

Community involvement is a key aspect of the academy's approach, with initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration among staff, students, and families. The school is committed to high expectations and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that nurtures each child's potential.

Key details

LA
Nottinghamshire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
FLYING HIGH TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
237
Boys
111
Girls
126
FSM %
16.50
Open date
2019-09-02
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-06-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Nottinghamshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 237 111 126 210 16.50
2024-09-11 232 114 118 210 14.20
2023-09-11 192 91 101 210 13.90
2022-09-11 192 91 101 210 13.90
2021-09-11 172 76 96 210 11.50
2020-09-11 114 50 64 210 8.60

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