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Windmill Hill Academy
Windmill Hill, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9AE, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.7 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
161
Capacity
220
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school serves 161 pupils and demonstrates a solid performance in key stage 2, where 52% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 79% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 19% of schools, suggesting further development may be needed in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.5%
White Other9.9%
Asian Chinese3.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Gypsy/Roma2.5%
Asian Other1.9%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black African1.2%
Location
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50.63442, -4.35957 · PL15 9AE
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN140514
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.windmillhillacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Windmill Hill Academy rated by Ofsted?
Windmill Hill Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2012.
Is Windmill Hill Academy a good school?
Windmill Hill Academy scores 18.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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