The Flying Bull Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Flying Bull Lane Buckland Portsmouth Hampshire PO2 7BJ |
| Phone | 02392694313 |
| Reference Number | 140719 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 440 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.68%
Girls: 49.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 58.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 25 | 54 |
| 2 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| 3 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 4 | 33 | 28 | 61 |
| 5 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 6 | 29 | 28 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 61.6% |
| African | 9.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.4% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-09-30 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-19 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-02-01 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-04-03 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Flying Bull Primary School | ||
| 2013-11-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-07-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-05-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-03-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-11-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-07-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-05-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-03-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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New Horizons Primary School
Portchester Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7JB |
0.36 miles |
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Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Turner Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4PN |
0.39 miles |
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Manor Infant and Nursery School
Inverness Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5QR |
0.42 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Gladys Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9AX |
0.55 miles |
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Stamshaw Infant Academy
North End Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8NW |
0.62 miles |
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Penbridge Junior School
New Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 7RW |
0.63 miles |
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Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Fyning Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1FG |
0.66 miles |
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King's Academy College Park (Infant)
Crofton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0NT |
0.71 miles |
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King's Academy College Park (Junior)
Crofton Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0NT |
0.72 miles |
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St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Cottage View, Landport, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1PX |
0.78 miles |
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Stamshaw Junior School
Stamshaw Junior School, Tipner Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8QH |
0.83 miles |
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Copnor Primary School
Copnor Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5BZ |
0.88 miles |
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Penbridge Infant School & Nursery
Lincoln Road, Fratton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5BG |
0.94 miles |
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Cliffdale Primary Academy
Battenburg Avenue, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0SN |
1.03 miles |
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Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Somers Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 4LS |
1.04 miles |
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King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)
Kipling Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9NJ |
1.14 miles |
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Westover Primary School
Westover Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6NS |
1.17 miles |
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Langstone Primary Academy
Lakeside Avenue, Copnor, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6EZ |
1.17 miles |
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King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
Doyle Avenue, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9NE |
1.18 miles |
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St George's Beneficial Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Hanover Street, Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BN |
1.21 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Madani Academy
Merefield House, Nutfield Place, Buckland, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4JZ |
0.48 miles |
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The Portsmouth Academy
St Mary's Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PF |
0.57 miles |
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St Edmund's Catholic School
Arundel Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 1RX |
0.84 miles |
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The Harbour School
Tipner Lane, Tipner, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8RA |
0.87 miles |
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Mayfield School
Mayfield Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0RH |
0.97 miles |
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Ark Charter Academy
Hyde Park Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 4HL |
1.03 miles |
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Priory School
Fawcett Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL |
1.12 miles |
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Miltoncross Academy
Milton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6RB |
1.21 miles |
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Trafalgar School
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9RJ |
1.46 miles |
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UTC Portsmouth
London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9DU |
1.46 miles |
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Admiral Lord Nelson School
Dundas Lane, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5XT |
1.47 miles |
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The Portsmouth Grammar School
High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LN |
1.49 miles |
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Portsmouth High School
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1.63 miles |
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Mary Rose Academy
Gisors Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8GT |
1.74 miles |
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Mayville High School
35 to 37 St Simons Road, Southsea, PO5 2PE |
1.95 miles |
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City of Portsmouth College
Tudor Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2SA |
2.1 miles |
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Redwood Park Academy
Wembley Grove, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 2RY |
2.13 miles |
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St Vincent College
Mill Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4QA |
2.43 miles |
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Springfield School
Central Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1QY |
2.72 miles |
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The Wymering School
Sevenoaks Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3YB |
2.74 miles |