Mansfield’s Flying High Academy is celebrating news that it has been ranked in first place in the county for the progress that children make in reading, and second for both writing and maths.

Executive head teacher Tony Warsop said the rankings were thanks to the tireless efforts and teamwork of both staff and pupils.

“It’s a credit to both staff and our wonderful children that out of 249 schools we came top in progress for reading, second for writing and second for maths,” he said.

Head of school Caroline Armstrong said: “We don’t intend to rest on our laurels. It would have been good to top all three tables.

“But just for a short time we can reflect on where the school is, and plan for the future and where we want the school to go — and that is always to be the best school we can be!”

The academy’s pupils’ progress in reading, writing and mathematics are well above average.

Nick Layfield, project manager at The Flying High Trust, said: “The Progress rating shows that a school is working hard to find the best ways possible for children to reach their absolute potential.

“To parents reading this ranking, it reflects that regardless of where a child starts when they join this primary academy, they can be sure that the maximum progress for that child can be achieved.”