Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
URN: 139912 • Batley WF17 0NP
Overview
- Name
- Windmill CofE (VC) Primary School
- URN
- 139912
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Darren Foulke (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01924470555
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Upper Batley Lane, Batley WF17 0NP
Summary
Windmill Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school located in Batley, Kirklees, with a current enrolment of 415 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school prides itself on being a welcoming and inclusive community, fostering a caring environment for learners. Recognised as a GOOD school by OFSTED in June 2022, it received an OUTSTANDING rating for personal development, behaviour, and welfare.
The school’s ethos is rooted in its Church of England foundation, promoting strong values and a supportive atmosphere for both students and families. Recent feedback from parents highlights the positive experiences their children have at Windmill, noting the dedication of staff and the overall happiness of students.
Windmill Primary offers a range of extracurricular activities and community events, such as the Macmillan Coffee Morning, encouraging parental involvement and fostering connections within the community. The school is committed to ensuring that every child feels valued and supported in their educational journey. For more information, visit their website at http://www.windmillcofeprimary.co.uk.
The school’s ethos is rooted in its Church of England foundation, promoting strong values and a supportive atmosphere for both students and families. Recent feedback from parents highlights the positive experiences their children have at Windmill, noting the dedication of staff and the overall happiness of students.
Windmill Primary offers a range of extracurricular activities and community events, such as the Macmillan Coffee Morning, encouraging parental involvement and fostering connections within the community. The school is committed to ensuring that every child feels valued and supported in their educational journey. For more information, visit their website at http://www.windmillcofeprimary.co.uk.
Useful links
- Our Team of Governors (governance)
- Our School SEND Information Report (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- 5 Sep Prospective Parent Events (New starters September 2026) (calendar)
- Prospective Parent Events (New starters September 2026) (calendar)
- Special Events (calendar)
- Sporting Events (calendar)
- OFSTED Report (download)
- In-Year Admissions (other)
- Reception 2025 Admissions (other)
Key details
- LA
- Kirklees
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 415
- Boys
- 221
- Girls
- 194
- FSM %
- 14.70
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 415 | 221 | 194 | 420 | 14.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 421 | 222 | 199 | 420 | 16.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 411 | 211 | 200 | 420 | 15.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 411 | 211 | 200 | 420 | 15.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 414 | 206 | 208 | 420 | 13.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 422 | 217 | 205 | 426 | 13.70 |
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