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Walton Peak Flying High Academy

Whitecotes Lane, Chesterfield, S40 3HJ, Derbyshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.8 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
127
Capacity
350
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
36%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 80% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 13% nationally. The school has a solid LocaleIQ score of 67.8, indicating it outperforms 68% of other schools in the area. However, only 5% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in stretching top performers.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 5 March 2024
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.80%Top 13% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.5%Bottom 38% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.4%
Black African5.5%
Mixed Other4.7%
White Other3.9%
Asian Indian3.9%
Black Other2.4%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Location
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53.22440, -1.43703 · S40 3HJ

School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN148428
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Walton Peak Flying High Academy rated by Ofsted?

Walton Peak Flying High Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2024.

Is Walton Peak Flying High Academy a good school?

Walton Peak Flying High Academy scores 67.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

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