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The Windmills Junior School

Dale Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8LS, West Sussex


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.8 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
359
Capacity
360
Ages
711
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 50% nationally. While only 9% of pupils achieve a higher standard, the school is better than 53% of others in the area, indicating a generally positive learning environment. However, parents may want to consider the limited data on progress measures for a fuller picture of student development.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 2 November 2021Older inspection ⓘ
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.65%Top 50% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.9%Top 41% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.9%
White Other5.0%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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50.92089, -0.13712 · BN6 8LS

School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN125939
School typeCommunity school

Frequently asked questions
What is The Windmills Junior School rated by Ofsted?

The Windmills Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 November 2021.

Is The Windmills Junior School a good school?

The Windmills Junior School scores 52.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

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