The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 39% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
39%
-23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
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.
18% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 370
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 22.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- NENE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rhys Penny (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Windmill Lane, Raunds, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Windmill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Windmill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Windmill Primary School?
Windmill Primary School currently has 370 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Windmill Primary School take?
Windmill Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Windmill Primary School?
Windmill Primary School is in Wellingborough, NN9 6LA, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Windmill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Windmill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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