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ľֱ shines in national school performance tables ranking in top 4 in country

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  • Posted on: April 4, 2025
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“We are… delighted that our children recognised as disadvantaged have achieved outcomes placing them third in the MAT national league tables. Championing children recognised as disadvantaged is a core driver for our partnership…” Claire Stirland, Director of Education.

Our primary multi-academy trust with schools across Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire is ranked in top 4 in three key education performance measures.

The ľֱ, a primary only multi-academy trust which has schools in Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, has been ranked amongst the top performing trusts in the country in the latest published MAT Performance Measures.

The official statistics use MAT Progress Scores dating to 2022-23, and when ranked against multi-academy trusts of a similar size, the ľֱ demonstrates impressive results:

  • 2nd in the country for MAT Progress Scores (2022-23*)
  • 4th in the country for MAT Attainment in (RWM** combined)
  • 3rd in the country for MAT Attainment (RWM** combined) DISADVANTAGED

*2022-2023 is the most recent reference used, as Key Stage 1 children were not able to take their SATs assessments during the pandemic.

**Reading, writing and maths

A group of school children and adults are gathered in a cozy school library space. Four adults are sitting and standing at the back, dressed in smart professional clothing, while seven children in school uniforms are seated or kneeling at the front. In the foreground is a wooden box filled with colorful children's books. The background features large windows and wallpaper designed to look like bookshelves. Everyone is smiling, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Claire Stirland is the Director of Education at The ľֱ, and she said, “We are extremely proud of our children and the outcomes they have achieved across our Flying High schools. To be ranked fourth in the country for the percentage of children achieving the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, when compared to trusts of similar size, is quite an achievement.

“We are further delighted that our children recognised as disadvantaged have achieved outcomes placing them third in the MAT national league tables.  Championing children recognised as disadvantaged is a core driver for our partnership, as we aim to support our children to acquire the knowledge, skills and characteristics they need to succeed in their future aspirations.  These amazing achievements have been accomplished through hard work and dedication from children, staff and parents alike.

“At Flying High, we pride ourselves on placing the children at the centre of our decision making and as a partnership we aim to support our schools to be unique, exceptional and sustainable. Our children have certainly demonstrated their exceptionality in achieving these results.”

Chris Wheatley OBE is CEO and founder of the ľֱ, which began its journey at Cotgrave Candleby Lane School in 2012. Chris said “Since the formation of the ľֱ, we have always held the same core aims; to raise aspirations, to nurture fantastic character, and to ensure academic excellence for all of our children.

“Each of our schools has staff teams who are committed to making those aims a reality for our children.  These latest MAT performance measures clearly demonstrate that our children’s achievements are amongst the very best in the country, and that is a fantastic achievement for all of our children and staff.”

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