Posted on 20th Jul
A Newark primary school has been renamed Newark Flying High Academy.
In 2025, Lovers’ Lane Primary and Nursery School joined the primary-only multi-academy Flying High Partnership Trust.
Since then, the school has seen upgrades to its facilities and improvements in results.
During a celebration event to mark the school’s change of name, headteacher James Wood said: “A year ago we promised to put this school back on the map — and I believe we have done just that.
“This year, 80% of pupils achieved the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined — doubling outcomes from last year, which was 41%.
“This year our reading outcome is 93%, last year it was 55%, and writing is now 80%, from 45% last year. In mathematics our results are at 87% this year, rising from 66% last year, and in grammar, this school achieved 87% this year, up from 65% last year.
“That’s all happened in one year; with the same children, from the same community.
“What has changed is the way we teach and care, because no child will be written off at Newark Flying High Academy. At Newark Flying High Academy, we will support every child academically, and in their wellbeing and character.”
James said the academy’s approach has a proven track record of success, citing the work of the partnership, whose schools have delivered top five outcomes in the country for the last two years.
“Our outlook is summed up in our school vision of ‘Empowering Everyday Excellence’,” he added. “It’s built from consistent small actions: every lesson, every interaction, every day, because excellence isn’t just about a policy or slogan. That belief for us shapes everything we do.”
During the celebration, visiting families and children were entertained by Newark Flying High Academy choir, and children enjoyed craft and gift stalls, a bouncy castle and slide, and also had the opportunity to throw wet sponges at teacher Ronan Newton.
The school has gifted every child a new jumper or cardigan, and a new PE shirt.
