The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 470
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 42.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ross Middleton (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sneinton Boulevard, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 4FZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEdale Rise Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 364m away
Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 518m away
Wheelbase
Independent · 804m away
Nottingham Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1000m away
Rosehill School
Special school · 1.0km away
Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Stone Soup Academy
Free school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy's Ofsted rating?
Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy?
Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy currently has 470 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy take?
Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy?
Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy is in Nottingham, NG2 4FZ, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy have a sixth form?
No, Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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