Windmill Primary School and Nursery
Wokingham, RG41 3DR · Wokingham · primary school
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14th of 36 primary schools in Wokingham we can score, 55 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 — 8.1/10 against 3,027 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Windmill Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Rocksteady, Piano Lessons, Street Dance Club, Judo, Little Musketeers, and Multi Sports clubs. Sports include football, netball, athletics, and cross-country. Trips visit Wellington Country Park, Beale Park, Odds Farm, Marwell Zoo, Butser Farm, Hampton Court Palace, Legoland, and Fishbourne Roman Palace. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Windmill Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Windmill Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils describe the school as a “warm, welcoming and inclusive” environment where they are “thriving” and develop into “confident, enthusiastic learners.” The report highlights a strong sense of teamwork and high standards, with staff successfully supporting all pupils through a rich curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “impressive” behaviour, showing “consideration, tolerance and genuine respect” for each other and the community.
- The teaching of reading is a strength, with staff skilled in phonics and providing “targeted and bespoke support” for those needing help.
- Children in the early years make a “strong start,” benefiting from staff who “skilfully interact to promote children’s curiosity.”
- Pupils enjoy mathematics, gaining confidence to “solve increasingly complex problems” and discuss methods enthusiastically.
- Staff nurture pupils’ “all-round development very well,” fostering a love of sports, arts, and community engagement.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers need to adapt their teaching more effectively to meet pupil needs, as some pupils “struggle to focus, or a minority can go off task.”
- In some foundation subjects, curriculum adaptations must ensure learning builds sufficiently on prior knowledge so pupils “make the desired connections within or between subjects.”
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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