Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy is a mainstream primary school in Newark, Nottinghamshire, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 31 of its 214 pupils (14.5%) were getting SEN support and 14 (6.5%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 214 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Nottinghamshire.
14.5% get SEN support
31 of 214 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
6.5% have an EHC plan
14 of 214 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism12
- Moderate learning difficulty12
- Speech, language and communication8
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 214 (places for 259)
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Reynolds (Head of School)
- Part of
- Flying High Trust
- Free school meals
- 40% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Nottinghamshire
- School reference (URN)
- 142091
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Nottinghamshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2012; school remains Good (July 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2012. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, July 2024).
Contact and getting there
Crompton Road, Bilsthorpe, Newark, NG22 8PS
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Wings School Notts Independent · Ages 9–17 · Ofsted: Good 2.7 miles
- Dawn House School Special school · Ages 5–19 4.3 miles
- Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 11 miles
- Holgate Primary and Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 11 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Farnsfield St Michael's Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 7.6%, EHC plans 1.3% 2.3 miles
- Kirklington Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 25.3%, EHC plans 0% 2.6 miles
- The Python Hill Academy Primary · Ages 5–11 · SEN support 18.2%, EHC plans 0.3% 3.4 miles
All mainstream schools in Nottinghamshire SEND schools in Nottinghamshire
Questions about Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy
How many pupils at Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 31 of the 214 pupils (14.5%) were getting SEN support and 14 (6.5%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (12 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (12 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (8 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy?
Through Nottinghamshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy?
You can ask for Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School, about 11 miles away.
Where is Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy?
Crompton Road, Bilsthorpe, Newark, NG22 8PS, in Nottinghamshire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.