The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 415
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 14.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Head
- Headteacher Darren Foulke
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Upper Batley Lane, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0NP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBatley Girls' High School
Secondary · Very close
Batley Grammar School
All-through · Grammar · 1.0km away
Becker School
Independent · 1.0km away
Carlinghow Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Upper Batley High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Fieldhead Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Fairfield School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School?
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School take?
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School?
Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School is in Batley, WF17 0NP, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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