The Windmills Junior School
Hassocks, BN6 8LS · West Sussex · primary school
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52nd of 192 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 225 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,288 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 5.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 65.0 · 52 | 42% | 2.15 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 32% | 1.69 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 26% | 1.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Windmills Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2021. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 363 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the last inspection was in 2021, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about The Windmills Junior School
Overview
The inspection found that leaders have taken effective action to improve the school since the previous visit, resulting in an overall effectiveness judgement of 'Good'. Pupils are described as happy, safe, and well-behaved, thriving in a 'friendly and well-ordered environment' underpinned by strong values. The school provides a high-quality education with an 'ambitious and carefully ordered curriculum' that prepares pupils well for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is 'ambitious and carefully ordered', helping pupils build knowledge sequentially and draw on prior learning effectively.
- Pupils demonstrate 'high expectations' in their work, particularly in writing, where they use 'rich vocabulary' supported by extensive reading.
- Staff quickly identify and address misconceptions, ensuring that 'learning does not slow or stall'.
- There is a 'strong culture of safeguarding' with robust systems, meticulous record-keeping, and high confidence from staff, pupils, and parents.
- Leaders have placed 'global citizenship' at the centre of the curriculum, helping pupils develop a broad cultural understanding.
Areas to improve
- Subject leaders must fully evaluate the impact of their subject plans for all pupil groups, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Further evaluation and refinement are needed to ensure pupils with SEND make 'sustained and secure progress across the curriculum', with additional staff training required.
Safeguarding
The report states that 'the arrangements for safeguarding are effective', noting that systems are robust, staff are routinely trained, and pupils are clear about how to stay safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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