Windmill Primary School
Leeds, LS10 3HQ · Leeds · primary school
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86th of 211 primary schools in Leeds we can score, 221 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 — 7.5/10 against 1,440 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
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 overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 4.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 394 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current proximity to full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Windmill Primary School
Overview
Windmill Primary School is described as a “warm and nurturing community” where pupils feel “happy and safe.” The school maintains a “Good” overall effectiveness rating, driven by an “ambitious curriculum” rooted in music that builds confidence and resilience. Leaders have high expectations, and pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and strong respect for one another.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and ensures pupils build knowledge over time, with published outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics “significantly above the national average.”
- Music provision is “exceptional,” with all pupils playing an instrument and working with professionals, fostering “perseverance, teamwork and high aspirations.”
- Relationships are positive; adults “know pupils extremely well” and support them effectively, while bullying is “not tolerated.”
- Staff ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “fully included in lessons” and receive appropriate professional support.
- Pupils show “positive attitudes to learning” and contribute to a “harmonious working environment” with calm, orderly classrooms.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must develop the early years curriculum to “fully identify the important knowledge” needed to prepare children for Year 1, ensuring it builds sequentially.
- The teaching of phonics lacks consistency; leaders need to ensure staff receive support to deliver the programme uniformly so pupils secure knowledge effectively.
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 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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