Windhill Primary School

A good community school school in Doncaster. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Windhill Primary School.

Mexborough, S640PQ Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 July 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hollingworth Close
Mexborough, S640PQ
Phone
1709586949
Website
windhillprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106726
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hollingworth Close, Mexborough, S64 0PQ
Website
www.windhillprimary.co.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
280 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
313
Free School Meals
44.4% (139 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
55.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 102.0
2023 105.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
31
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
313 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Flying High for Excellence"

Flying High for Excellence Achieve their full potential regardless of background, gender or barriers to learning Develop positive, caring attitudes, with high self-esteem and respect for themselves, others and the environment Be able to work independently as well as collaboratively Develop their resilience and determination to find solutions when they face difficulties Share their ideas to support school improvement Develop their understanding of British values View challenge as a positive Put children at the heart of everything we do, ensuring they feel safe and valued Recognise that every child has the potential to succeed Meet the needs of all learners, seeking the best strategies and most up to date learning resources to help every pupil succeed Deliver lessons that demonstrate consistently high-quality teaching Have the highest expectations of all pupils and staff Provide a broad and balanced curriculum for every pupil Use evidence to inform our approaches and spending Work in partnership with parents, carers and the community

RE using the Doncaster Agreed Syllabus 2025-2030.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Arts & Craft Club Young Voices Club Mindful Colouring Club Film Club Football Club Cricket Club Acro/ Dance Club Lego Club Fun & Games Club Multi Sports Club Board Games Club

Sports

Football Cricket Multi Sports

Facilities

Breakfast Club (from 8:00 am) After School Care (open until 5:30 pm)

Curriculum Highlights

Relevant – We are proud that our curriculum is personal to the children and community in which they live. It is relevant, meaningful and takes into consideration current issues happening both within and beyond Mexborough. Challenging – Our pupils access a curriculum which deepens and enhances their thinking and understanding. We provide opportunities for all children to apply fundamental reading, writing, mathematics and speaking & listening skills across the curriculum, fully embedding learning and preparing them for their futures beyond the school gates. Vocabulary Rich – We ensure our children are exposed to a wide range of tier 2 vocabulary to aid their understanding of their learning as well as the world around them. Hands-on – First hand experiences; visits, visitors and outdoor learning, are woven throughout our curriculum providing children with exciting and meaningful memories that enhance their learning journeys and time in school. Fully Inclusive – Our curriculum and provision is tailored for all groups of learners regardless of age, gender or background. We ensure that any barriers to learning are removed in order that all children achieve their potential and beyond! Engaging – Developing a lifelong love of learning is a key element in our curriculum. We aim to make learning memorable and to make learning stick. The curriculum excites and inspires our children. Child-led – Children play an active role in continually developing and enhancing our curriculum. We are led by children’s interests and value their input and ideas. Flying High for Excellence – Our curriculum promotes the intellectual, personal, social and physical development of all of our pupils. The National Curriculum and the EYFS documentation are important elements within the school's curriculum, which has a focus on the development of pupil’s knowledge, understand and key skills.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club from 8.00 am and after school care facility opens until 5.30 during the week.

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