Windmill Primary School

About Windmill Primary School

Windmill Primary is a happy, friendly and empowering community. With wellbeing at the heart, our inclusive approach ensures maximum support for every child. Children are challenged, supported, and inspired to excel and to make meaningful contributions to society.

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Key Facts

Founded 1971

Head/Principal Rhys Penny

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 57 responses • 15.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

71.9% positive 26.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

63.1% positive 35.1% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

52.6% positive 42.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

63.2% positive 22.9% negative

My child does well at this school

64.9% positive 29.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 57 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

16.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

45.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

62.0%

Reading

Avg score: 104.0

60.0%

Maths

Avg score: 102.0

70.0%

Writing

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily J

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"A Great School Experience!"

We have been part of the Windmill Primary School community for 5 years now and I must say it's been an amazing experience for our child. The staff are friendly and approachable, the facilities are top-notch, and the values that the school upholds are truly admirable. We feel lucky to have found such a wonderful school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Leah B

Parent Jan 10, 2022

4.0

"A Great All-Rounder"

Windmill Primary School has been a great choice for our child so far. The school's approach to learning is engaging, and the teachers seem to genuinely care about the children's progress. My only criticism is that the school lunches could be improved, but overall, we're happy with our decision.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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James M

Parent Oct 25, 2021

5.0

"An Excellent Education"

Our child has thrived at Windmill Primary School, thanks to the school's excellent teaching and facilities. The school's values, such as curiosity and ambition, are inspiring, and we feel that our child is developing into a confident and capable individual.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Daniel T

Parent Jun 20, 2021

5.0

"Wonderful School with a Heart"

We moved away from the area, but our child's experience at Windmill Primary School left a lasting impression on us. The school's focus on wellbeing and its inclusive approach were particularly impressive. We're grateful for the time our child spent there.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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