Located in Leeds, Windmill Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Windmill Primary School currently has around 409 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.5% boys and 43.5% girls. Around 52.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (64.8%). african pupils make up about 11.7%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Windmill Road, Leeds, LS10 3HQ
Website: www.musicfederation.co.uk
Telephone: 01132712115
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Leeds
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Andy Gamble
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 107947

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 20/02/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 409
Number of Boys: 231
Number of Girls: 178

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 31.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British64.80%265
African11.70%48
Other White7.80%32
Other Black7.10%29
Other Mixed3.40%14
Other (any other ethnic group)2.70%11
White and Black African0.70%3
Other Asian0.50%2
Caribbean0.20%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.20%1
White and Black Caribbean0.20%1
White and Asian0.20%1
Indian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Above Average (5.2)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.3)
Maths: Well Above Average (4.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
84%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
51%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
5%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
102.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
102.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hunslet Nursery School
Sussex Gardens , Off Low Road LS10 2LA
- not rated 1,979 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Windmill Primary School
Windmill Road , LS10 3HQ
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Belle Isle First School
Windmill Road , LS10 3HQ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hunslet Carr Primary School
Woodhouse Hill Road , Hunslet LS10 2DN
3out of 4 1,278 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hunslet Carr First School
Woodhouse Hill Road , LS10 2DN
- not rated 1,278 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Clapgate Primary School
Cranmore Drive , LS10 4AW
3out of 4 1,455 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Middleton First School
Middleton Park Avenue , LS10 4HU
- not rated 2,660 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Leeds Arts College Merlyn Rees
Middleton Road , LS10 3JA
- not rated 406 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cockburn John Charles Academy
Old Run Road , LS10 2JU
3out of 4 698 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Leeds Academy
Old Run Road , LS10 2JU
- not rated 712 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South Leeds High School
Old Run Road , LS10 2JU
- not rated 805 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Peter and St Paul RC School
Sharp Lane , LS10 4QE
- not rated 1,562 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Belle Isle Middle School
Middleton Road , LS10 3JA
- not rated 406 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Clapgate Middle School
Cranmore Drive , LS10 4AW
- not rated 1,455 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hunslet CofE Middle School
Church Street , LS10 2QY
- not rated 1,912 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Middleton Park High School
Acre Road , Middleton LS10 4DE
- not rated 1,999 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cross Flats Park Middle School
Harlech Road , LS11 7DG
- not rated 2,035 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Elliott Hudson College
The White Rose Office Park, Millshaw Park Lane , LS11 0LT
- not rated 3,099 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Springwell Leeds Academy
Middleton Road , LS10 3JA
3out of 4 409 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Southway Independent School
Middleton Road , Leeds LS10 3JA
- not rated 412 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Broomfield School
Broom Place , LS10 3JP
- not rated 844 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Broomfield South SILC
Broom Place , LS10 3JP
3out of 4 844 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Victory Academy
Victory Centre , Garnet Road LS11 5JY
- not rated 1,656 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.