Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy
Nottingham, NG2 4FZ · Nottingham · primary school
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10th of 73 primary schools in Nottingham we can score, 74 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 1,602 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 19.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, Book Club, and Spanish Club, or play cricket, basketball, athletics, and street dance. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 460 pupils against a stated capacity of 482. 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 not yet meeting expected standards in maths? What specific support is available for children joining from other academies?
What Ofsted said about Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy
Overview
Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a "warm and welcoming" environment where pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes" and achieve well. Leaders have successfully maintained high expectations for learning and behaviour, ensuring pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" with clear knowledge structures that help pupils "make connections in their learning."
- Reading is a high priority; strategies work well, and staff ensure books are "matched closely to pupils’ stage of reading."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and are "well supported" to achieve well.
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils guided by values to be "kind and respectful," and effective pastoral care is provided for those struggling to regulate emotions.
- Staff workload is managed effectively, and governors provide "further support and challenge."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, routines for checking pupil retention are not well established, meaning staff "sometimes miss pupils’ misconceptions" and gaps in knowledge.
- Some early years activities are "not thought through well enough," preventing children from engaging purposefully and progressing through the curriculum as effectively as they should.
Safeguarding
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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