Windmill Primary School
Wellingborough, NN9 6LA · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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90th of 91 primary schools in North Northamptonshire we can score, 111 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.5/10 against 3,379 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 39.0 · 8 | 62% | 0.46 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
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, 39.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Change 4 Life club and School Council, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 343 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place within the Change 4 Life club?
What Ofsted said about Windmill Primary School
Overview
Windmill Primary School is described as a “very inclusive school” that has become “much more settled” following turbulent years of leadership changes. While recent curriculum improvements and a nurturing environment are having a positive impact, pupils are “not achieving as well as they should yet” because the curriculum is “not always taught well enough.”
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy “warm and nurturing relationships” with staff and are enthused by an increase in clubs and activities.
- The school has made “significant improvements in phonics teaching” through staff retraining and regular checks.
- Staff provide “appropriate adaptations” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), supported by specialist training.
- Pupils learn about health risks and online safety, with mental well-being being “prioritised.”
Areas to improve
- Teaching sometimes presents pupils with “too much new information at once,” which hinders knowledge retention, particularly for pupils with SEND.
- Curriculum implementation is inconsistent, leaving pupils with “limited knowledge” in some areas due to staff lacking secure understanding of development over time.
- High expectations for behaviour have not been fully realised due to “inconsistent application” of the new policy, allowing poor behaviour to disrupt learning.
- The school has not sufficiently engaged stakeholders, leaving some parents “uncertain of their expectations” regarding behaviour management.
- Pupils lack an age-appropriate understanding of fundamental British values and the characteristics that make people unique.
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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| 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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