Windmill Primary School

URN: 123047 • Oxford OX3 8NG

Overview

Name
Windmill Primary School
URN
123047
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
80.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lynn Knapp (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01865762509
Website
Visit
Address
Margaret Road, Oxford OX3 8NG

Summary

Windmill Primary School is a community school located in Headington, Oxford, catering to mixed-gender pupils with an enrolment of 628 against a capacity of 630. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. The ethos is built around a strong Values Curriculum, which has earned the school the Quality Mark in Values Education multiple times.

The curriculum at Windmill emphasizes creativity and engagement, aiming to provide a stimulating educational experience. Each month, the school focuses on a specific value, such as respect or honesty, which is integrated into various aspects of school life, including assemblies and classroom discussions. This approach not only promotes personal development but also encourages children to reflect on their actions and relationships.

Windmill Primary School strives to create a strong sense of community, extending its values beyond the school gates. The vision statement, "Achievement through Creativity, Community and Challenge," encapsulates the school's commitment to high expectations and a nurturing environment, ensuring that all children feel safe and valued.

Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
630
Pupils
628
Boys
327
Girls
301
FSM %
6.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2015-06-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 628 327 301 630 6.70
2024-09-11 631 314 317 630 7.10
2023-09-11 629 316 313 630 7.20
2022-09-11 629 316 313 630 7.20
2021-09-11 619 313 306 630 4.70
2020-09-11 632 319 313 630 3.20

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