Windmill Hill Primary School
Sheffield, S35 1ZD · Sheffield · primary school
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67th of 107 primary schools in Sheffield we can score, 132 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 3,623 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
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, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 8.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 266 pupils against a stated capacity of 378. 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 literacy? What specific interventions are in place for the 2024/25 cohort? How does the current curriculum address the gap between the school’s results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Windmill Hill Primary School
Overview
Windmill Hill Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "welcoming and inclusive" where pupils are happy and feel safe. Leaders inspire staff who work together to ensure all pupils achieve their full potential, with a curriculum that helps pupils develop a detailed understanding of subject content.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite, friendly and engaging," demonstrating strong bonds and routinely following the school’s "Golden Rules."
- Leaders have designed a curriculum where pupils "frequently revisit concepts," resulting in strong subject knowledge and vocabulary across areas like mathematics and art.
- Reading is prioritised, with pupils loving to read and most achieving fluency by Year 3; teachers’ subject knowledge is "strong."
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has improved, with early identification and effective collaboration with outside agencies.
- The school fosters personal development, teaching pupils to be mentally and physically healthy and to make a "positive contribution to the local community."
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to establish a new curriculum that accounts for end points in mixed-age classes, as current maps do not match these needs following a reduction in pupil numbers.
- Recent improvements in SEND provision, supported by the new SENCo and trust leaders, must continue so that new systems become "firmly embedded" to address historic inconsistencies.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff confident in identifying risks and a "strong culture of care" ensuring pupils know who to approach with concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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