What did Ofsted judge Walton Peak Flying High Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Walton Peak Flying High Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Walton Peak Flying High Academy?

Walton Peak Flying High Academy has 135 pupils on roll.

What ages does Walton Peak Flying High Academy take?

Walton Peak Flying High Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Walton Peak Flying High Academy located?

Walton Peak Flying High Academy is located in Chesterfield, S40 3HJ, Derbyshire.

How do I apply to Walton Peak Flying High Academy?

Walton Peak Flying High Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Walton Peak Flying High Academy?

When Walton Peak Flying High Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after Children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order; 2. In-area siblings — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission; 3. In-area children — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 50 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where in the case of 2, 3 & 4 above, choices have to be made between children satisfying the same criteria, those children living nearest to the school will be given preference. The Children's Services Department has a Geographic Information System (GIS) to measure the straight line distance. It is measured by a standard straight line distance calculated to within two metres.

What is the largest ethnic background at Walton Peak Flying High Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 73.3% of pupils at Walton Peak Flying High Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Walton Peak Flying High Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

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How places are decided at Walton Peak Flying High Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after Children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order.
2In-area siblings — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission.
3In-area children — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission.
4Nursery attendees — Children attending the schools nursery provision at the time of application and admission.
5Out-of-area siblings — Children not living in the normal area served by the school but who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission.
6Other children — Other children who have requested a place.

If two applications tie: Where in the case of 2, 3 & 4 above, choices have to be made between children satisfying the same criteria, those children living nearest to the school will be given preference. The Children's Services Department has a Geographic Information System (GIS) to measure the straight line distance. It is measured by a standard straight line distance calculated to within two metres.

The document does not explicitly mention EHCPs/SEN as a first criterion, though this is a statutory requirement. The normal area is described as St Augustines and the area along Whitecotes Lane and part of Walton. Admission to Nursery (26 places) does not automatically entitle a place in Reception.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Walton Peak Flying High Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Walton Peak Flying High Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Walton Peak Flying High Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Walton Peak Flying High Academy?: Walton Peak Flying High Academy has 135 pupils on roll.
What ages does Walton Peak Flying High Academy take?: Walton Peak Flying High Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Walton Peak Flying High Academy located?: Walton Peak Flying High Academy is located in Chesterfield, S40 3HJ, Derbyshire.
How do I apply to Walton Peak Flying High Academy?: Walton Peak Flying High Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Walton Peak Flying High Academy?: When Walton Peak Flying High Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after Children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order; 2. In-area siblings — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission; 3. In-area children — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 50 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where in the case of 2, 3 & 4 above, choices have to be made between children satisfying the same criteria, those children living nearest to the school will be given preference. The Children's Services Department has a Geographic Information System (GIS) to measure the straight line distance. It is measured by a standard straight line distance calculated to within two metres.
What is the largest ethnic background at Walton Peak Flying High Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 73.3% of pupils at Walton Peak Flying High Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Walton Peak Flying High Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after Children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order.
2In-area siblings — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission.
3In-area children — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission.
4Nursery attendees — Children attending the schools nursery provision at the time of application and admission.
5Out-of-area siblings — Children not living in the normal area served by the school but who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission.
6Other children — Other children who have requested a place.

Walton Peak Flying High Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Walton Peak Flying High Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Walton Peak Flying High Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Walton Peak Flying High Academy?: Walton Peak Flying High Academy has 135 pupils on roll.
What ages does Walton Peak Flying High Academy take?: Walton Peak Flying High Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Walton Peak Flying High Academy located?: Walton Peak Flying High Academy is located in Chesterfield, S40 3HJ, Derbyshire.
How do I apply to Walton Peak Flying High Academy?: Walton Peak Flying High Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Walton Peak Flying High Academy?: When Walton Peak Flying High Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after Children and children who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order; 2. In-area siblings — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission who have brothers or sisters attending the school at the time of application and admission; 3. In-area children — Children living in the normal area served by the school at the time of application and admission, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 50 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where in the case of 2, 3 & 4 above, choices have to be made between children satisfying the same criteria, those children living nearest to the school will be given preference. The Children's Services Department has a Geographic Information System (GIS) to measure the straight line distance. It is measured by a standard straight line distance calculated to within two metres.
What is the largest ethnic background at Walton Peak Flying High Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 73.3% of pupils at Walton Peak Flying High Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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