Admissions
Welcome to Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy. We are delighted to be able to share with you our vision and values to help you get a true flavour of our school. We are confident that you will find us a welcoming school – one where your child will flourish and realise their potential, whatever that potential might be. We value getting to know all our children. This means we have a better idea of what motivates them and what success should look like for them.
We are committed to providing our children with the very best opportunities and experiences, and we are proud of the relationships that we have with our children, parents and the community. In partnership, we want to provide an outstanding education for the children at Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy to ensure they are well-equipped to be confident individuals, lifelong learners and good citizens.
At Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy we believe that all pupils have the ability to achieve wonderful things. Our aim is to ensure that our children are happy and enjoy their time at school. This is achieved by providing an environment where children feel safe to explore the new challenges and learning opportunities they encounter.
All our staff are passionate about making children happy, developing their confidence and inspiring them to be successful. This passion ensures that Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy is a vibrant and creative place to be. We aim to help develop creative children who are inspired learners, are considerate citizens, are independent thinkers, have curious and enquiring minds and are caring friends.
We care about every child in our school. Through our strong commitment to pastoral care we strive to ensure that we provide outstanding support for all of our pupils and families. Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy prides itself on supporting all children, regardless of their background or additional circumstances. We believe that a child’s potential should not be limited or pre-determined.
In terms of wraparound care, we have a school Breakfast Club that runs from 7.45am and an After-School Club facilitated by The Lime Trees which runs until 6.00pm.
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Applying for a school place
Admissions to the school are processed by the Local Authority as part of the Nottinghamshire coordinated admissions scheme. You will find guidance about application dates and access to online application forms for primary school places on the link above. Applications can also be made via post or over the phone.
The Published Admissions Number (PAN) for the school is currently 40 pupils.
Contact for Admissions
Please contact the admissions team on 0300 500 80 80
Planned Admission number 2025/2026: 40
Applying for a Place
School Places: In the Autumn term before your child is eligible to start school full time, you should apply for a school place through the online process with Nottinghamshire County Council:
nottinghamshire.gov.uk/education/school-admissions/apply-for-a-school-place
If you cannot use the online form, please telephone: 0300 500 8080 to make your application.
Admissions for 2025/2026
For admissions in September 2025/26:
- The application round opens on 6th November 2024 and closes on 15 January 2025
- The offer date for the September 2025 intake is 16th April 2025 (National Offer Day)
Admissions to year groups other than the intake year
Applications for admission to other year groups will normally be considered in relation to the published admission limit (30 pupils at Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy). If places are available within the year group, applications will be considered in accordance with the Admission Criteria. If places are available, the child will normally be admitted to the school.
Further guidance on the way in which applications are dealt with including:
• Preferences for more than one school
• Late applications
• The way waiting lists are maintained and used
Guidance on all these processes can be found in Nottinghamshire County Council’s booklet.
Appeals
If your child has been refused a place and you would like to appeal against the decision, please see below further information on making an appeal.
2025/26 application round
- If your appeal is for a child transferring to a junior school or starting an infant or primary school in September 2025 and you are told of the decision on National Offer Day, you should submit your appeal by 20th May 2025.
- If you are told of an infant, junior or primary decision after 16th April 2025 or it relates to an in-year admission you should submit your appeal within 28 days of being told that your application was unsuccessful.
How to appeal
- Your appeal, once submitted will be forwarded to an Independent Clerk and a date will be agreed for the hearing to take place within the mandatory guidelines. Your appeal should be sent to appeals@flyinghightrust.co.uk using the form below and you will receive acknowledgement that the appeal has been received, update on the situation and contact details for the appeals clerk who will manage your appeal and keep you informed of progress, date and outcomes. Appeals will be held in line with the DfE’s School Admission Appeals Code (October 2022)