Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy
URN: 139232 • Nottingham NG2 4FZ
Overview
- Name
- Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy
- URN
- 139232
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ross Middleton (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01159150195
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sneinton Boulevard, Nottingham NG2 4FZ
Summary
Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy is a mixed primary school located in Sneinton, Nottingham, accommodating around 470 pupils aged 3 to 11. The school prides itself on its diverse community, with over 40 languages spoken, reflecting a rich cultural tapestry. Windmill Academy is committed to inclusivity and celebrates the unique backgrounds of its students, fostering an environment where every child is valued and supported.
The curriculum at Windmill is designed to promote global citizenship, encouraging children to become kind, confident, and curious learners. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, trips, and sports, to help students explore their interests and develop essential skills. Windmill also emphasizes the importance of wellbeing through initiatives like myHappymind and OPAL, ensuring that play and mental health are integral to the school experience.
Under the leadership of Head of School Ruth Pickering, Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy maintains high expectations for academic achievement while nurturing resilience and independence in its pupils. The school community is characterized by strong relationships among staff, students, and families, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere conducive to learning.
The curriculum at Windmill is designed to promote global citizenship, encouraging children to become kind, confident, and curious learners. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, trips, and sports, to help students explore their interests and develop essential skills. Windmill also emphasizes the importance of wellbeing through initiatives like myHappymind and OPAL, ensuring that play and mental health are integral to the school experience.
Under the leadership of Head of School Ruth Pickering, Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy maintains high expectations for academic achievement while nurturing resilience and independence in its pupils. The school community is characterized by strong relationships among staff, students, and families, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere conducive to learning.
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Key details
- LA
- Nottingham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 482
- Pupils
- 470
- Boys
- 244
- Girls
- 226
- FSM %
- 42.70
- Open date
- 2013-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 470 | 244 | 226 | 482 | 42.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 465 | 242 | 223 | 482 | 41.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 461 | 235 | 226 | 482 | 44.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 461 | 235 | 226 | 482 | 44.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 450 | 234 | 216 | 420 | 39.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 474 | 252 | 222 | 420 | 34.90 |
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