The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 456
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- IVY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Sarah Wood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Windhill, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhite Trees Independent School
Independent · Very close
St Mary's Catholic School
Secondary · Very close
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
Primary · 463m away
Bishop's Stortford College
Independent · 654m away
Northgate Primary School
Primary · 860m away
The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
Secondary · 1.1km away
Thorn Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Thorley Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Windhill21's Ofsted rating?
Windhill21 was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Windhill21?
Windhill21 currently has 456 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Windhill21 take?
Windhill21 caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Windhill21?
Windhill21 is in Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2NE, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Windhill21 have a sixth form?
No, Windhill21 does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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