New academy will be 'flying high' with its name

A NEW primary school in South Derbyshire has been given a name ahead of its planned opening in September next year.

- By JOSEPH RICHARDS

Situated on Marley Way in the heart of the Drakelow Park housing development, the school has been given the name Drakelow Park Flying High Academy.

Once built it will accommodate up to 420 pupils.

Following a rigorous tendering process, Derbyshire County Council, with backing from the Department for Education appointed the Flying High Partnership to run the school.

Chris Wheatley OBE is the Chief Executive Officer of the Flying High Partnership, and he says the organisation’s expertise in launching new schools will help set Drakelow Park Flying High Academy on a path to success from day one.

He said, “We're proud to be collaborating with Derbyshire County Council on the development of a brand-new school in Drakelow Park.

"This cutting-edge facility is being thoughtfully designed to provide an ideal setting where local children can thrive, learn, and grow.”