Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy, Newark

In its own words: "What an amazing school Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy is! It really is a lovely village school that is at the heart of the community. Each member of the staff team provides the best possible opportunities for the children of Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy and they always go above and beyond to strive for the best for each and every child."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy is a nurturing, ambitious and inclusive community, and one that I am incredibly proud to lead as Headteacher. At the heart of everything we do is The Bilsthorpe Way ; our shared commitment to ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, supported and inspired to achieve their very best."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include multi-sports, gardening and homework club.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 79% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 31 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy are Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 72% maths); Kirklington Primary School (2.7 miles); The Python Hill Academy (3.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 86% maths); and Samuel Barlow Primary Academy (3.9 miles, Good, 41% reading, 38% maths).

Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy is one of 39 schools run by Flying High Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

37.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 3.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Black (5%).

In 2026, 31 pupils (14.5%) received SEN support and 14 (6.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Crompton Road (w-bound), 170 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 27 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).

In 2024/25, Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.