Windmill Hill Primary School
Runcorn, WA7 6QE · Halton · primary school
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7th of 47 primary schools in Halton we can score, 49 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.4/10 against 726 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Windmill Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Arts & Crafts, Music, Dance, Football, Multi Sports, Athletics, Performing Arts, and Choir clubs, alongside the School Council. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 148 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the School Council organise for students? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Windmill Hill Primary School
Overview
Windmill Hill Primary School is described as a "caring and nurturing" environment where pupils are "happy" and behave "exceptionally well." The report highlights a "calm atmosphere" and strong relationships between staff and families, with pupils demonstrating resilience and a keen desire to learn. While the school maintains high expectations for academic achievement, specific areas of the curriculum and leadership evaluation require refinement to ensure consistent progress for all pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "kindness and courtesy" towards one another and follow school rules "diligently."
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and present information clearly, breaking learning down to build on prior understanding.
- A "culture of reading is firmly embedded," with most pupils in key stage 2 reading "fluently and with confidence."
- Staff are "well trained" to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who "achieve well."
- The personal, social, health and economic education curriculum is "thoughtfully ordered," helping pupils understand how to keep themselves healthy physically and mentally.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must develop expertise to "accurately evaluate the strengths and weaknesses" of their areas to identify necessary improvements.
- Key stage 1 pupils need more opportunities to "apply their phonics knowledge independently" to improve reading fluency.
- The early years curriculum must be finalised to clearly set out the "important knowledge and vocabulary" children need for Year 1.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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