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The Flying High Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Flying High Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 437 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

437

Pupils

480

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

The Flying High Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Flying High Academy?

The catchment area for The Flying High Academy is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, The Flying High Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Nottinghamshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Nottinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Nottinghamshire catchment area documents →

The Flying High Academy: 480 places, 91% filled: nearing capacity

The Flying High Academy has a published admission number of 480 places. 437 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 91%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 480, Nottinghamshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 30.1% of pupils at The Flying High Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Nottinghamshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Nottinghamshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Nottinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

The Flying High Academy: School Information

Full address
Somersall Street, Mansfield, NG19 6EW
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
30.1% of pupils
DfE URN
140398

Other Primary Schools in Mansfield

If The Flying High Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Mansfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to The Flying High Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Flying High Academy

What is the catchment area for The Flying High Academy?

The catchment area for The Flying High Academy is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Flying High Academy oversubscribed?

The Flying High Academy is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Flying High Academy?

Admission to The Flying High Academy is managed by Nottinghamshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Flying High Academy cover?

The Flying High Academy is a primary school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Flying High Academy?

The Flying High Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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