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Windhill Primary School
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Windhill Primary School
- Primary
- Doncaster S64 0PQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: A recent commitment to improve pupils鈥� reading skills has led to more pupils being able to read well at any early age.
Success of the Curriculum: The academic curriculum is well-planned with interesting, purposeful educational visits throughout the school year.
Areas Needing Improvement: Opportunities for pupils to develop their written work are limited; handwriting is not as fluent as it could be.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with SEND are well supported through clear strategies irrespective of their level of individual need.
Performance in Maths & Reading: More pupils are able to read well at an early age; however, some need further help to become confident readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: There is a calm atmosphere throughout school; however, there is variation in how teachers respond to incidents of lost focus.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported throughout school with clear evidence of impact from implemented strategies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying happens very rarely, and when issues do occur, leaders take prompt action to address these.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders provide whole-school and personalized support to keep pupils mentally and physically healthy.
Parent Feedback: Parents highly recommend the school, praising its leadership and opportunities provided to students.
Parental Involvement: Pupils engage regularly with the local community and parents are informed about various activities and initiatives.
Extracurricular Activities: There is an extensive range of extra-curricular clubs available, well-attended by pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: School council organized a vote to choose new playground equipment, demonstrating democratic processes.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive in-house training to help develop subject expertise. However, subject leaders do not routinely monitor classrooms.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils benefit from the academic and wider curriculum offer; however, assessments do not align consistently with what has been taught.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some subject leaders have limited time to monitor the delivery of their plans, slowing curriculum improvements.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The assessments pupils complete do not align consistently with what they have been taught in most subjects.
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About Us
Windhill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 313 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a well-liked institution with a stellar reputation in the neighbourhood. Our school is well-equipped with excellent facilities, including a welcoming breakfast club open at 8 am and a specialised after-school programme open Monday through Friday until 5:30 pm. Our dedicated team of staff and governors have the highest expectations of all our pupils and are deeply committed to ensuring that they all achieve their full potential in all aspects of school life, enabling them to grow personally, academically and socially. Since we place a high value on the relationship between the home and the school, many parents come to our "early bird sessions," "math workshops," and "information days" throughout the year. We hope you find the website educational and current with the great activities our students take advantage of while they are here. However, don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions or to schedule a visit for whenever it's most convenient for you.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | 25.8 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 108 | - |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | 53.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 5.31% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 2 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% 19 | 58.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 1 | 8.46% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 2 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% 4 | 57.13% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 7.84% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 87 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | 50.46% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.15% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 2.5 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Windhill Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1