The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 300
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Head
- Ms Donna Howard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hollingworth Close, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 0PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMexborough St John the Baptist CofE Primary School
Primary · 845m away
New Pastures Primary School
Primary · 902m away
Montagu Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
The Laurel Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Denaby Main Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Fullerton House School
Independent · 2.1km away
Barnburgh Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Highwoods Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Windhill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Windhill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Windhill Primary School?
Windhill Primary School currently has 300 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Windhill Primary School take?
Windhill Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Windhill Primary School?
Windhill Primary School is in Mexborough, S64 0PQ, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Windhill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Windhill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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