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Windmill Primary School
Margaret Road, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 8NG, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.1 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
628
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 58% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 67% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, reflecting strong community support. However, only 7% of pupils achieved a higher standard in key subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (283 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Progress is communicated
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
School supports development
91%
School has high expectations
85%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.2%
White Other10.8%
Asian Pakistani5.9%
Asian Indian5.4%
Mixed Other4.9%
Asian Other4.8%
Mixed W+Asian4.3%
Other3.8%
Asian Chinese3.8%
Black African3.0%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
White Irish0.8%
Black Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.75638, -1.20694 · OX3 8NG
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN123047
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.windmill.oxon.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Windmill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Windmill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Windmill Primary School a good school?
Windmill Primary School scores 88.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Windmill Primary School?
Based on 283 Ofsted Parent View responses, Windmill Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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