Windwhistle Primary School
Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3TZ · North Somerset · primary school
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55th of 56 primary schools in North Somerset we can score, 64 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 — 0.9/10 against 1,531 of them, against 1.0/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 40% | 0.38 |
| Ofsted | 1 | 35% | 0.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Windwhistle Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% 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 (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join dance, choir, balloon modelling, and mini police clubs, or play football. Arts provision includes drumming workshops, music festivals, and instrumental tuition. Trips visit the SS Great Britain, Weston-super-Mare museum, Bristol Museum, Colston Hall, Caerleon, and Longleat. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 331 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 reached the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in writing? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Windwhistle Primary School
Overview
Windwhistle Primary School has emerged from a "significant period of turbulence" in leadership and staffing, with new leaders stabilising the school and raising expectations. While the early years provision is praised for giving children a "flying start," academic outcomes for older pupils remain below national averages due to gaps in foundational knowledge. The report highlights a culture of improvement, with attendance rising and behaviour becoming generally calm, though further work is required to ensure all pupils are prepared for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- Early years staff have "crafted a curriculum that reflects the needs of children while maintaining high expectations," particularly in communication and language.
- The physical environment in early years is well-developed, with activities designed to "develop their fine motor skills" and handwriting.
- Staff are "committed to the school" and bond together as a team, with leaders considering their workload and wellbeing.
- Pupils are described as "kind and polite," and parents report that children are "happy and enjoy coming to" the school.
- Leaders have established "meaningful relationships with pupils, parents and carers," contributing to improved attendance.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff have the necessary skills to deliver the curriculum effectively, particularly regarding phonics and oracy in key stage 2.
- Achievement needs to improve so that all pupils "consistently reach the standards they are capable of" and attain well in national tests.
- Leaders should accurately identify barriers to learning for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND to ensure support is "precisely matched to need."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 13% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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