The Windmill School
URN: 143758 • Barnet EN5 5TS
Overview
- Name
- The Windmill School
- URN
- 143758
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- BARNET SPECIAL EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 34.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ginny DOdorico (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02030623600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Moxon Street, Barnet EN5 5TS
Summary
The Windmill School, located in Barnet, is a special free school that opened in September 2023, catering to students aged 5 to 19 with a primary diagnosis of autism. With a current enrolment of 40 pupils and a capacity of 90, the school aims to provide a supportive environment for children whose autism significantly impacts their learning in mainstream or generic special school settings. The school is managed by the Barnet Special Education Trust and is situated at its new permanent location on Moxon Street, which opened in April 2024.
The Windmill School focuses on a unique pedagogy tailored to the needs of autistic students, emphasising respect for identity-first language and a strengths-based approach to autism. The curriculum is informed by real-world research in autism education, ensuring that teaching strategies are relevant and effective. The school also prioritises the emotional well-being of its pupils, acknowledging the challenges they may face in social settings and providing a compassionate, responsive environment.
Community engagement is a key aspect of The Windmill School's ethos, with strong links to the IOE Centre for Research in Autism and Education. This collaboration enhances the school's educational practices and supports its mission to foster a positive learning experience for all students. Parents are encouraged to visit the school and engage with its community throughout the year.
The Windmill School focuses on a unique pedagogy tailored to the needs of autistic students, emphasising respect for identity-first language and a strengths-based approach to autism. The curriculum is informed by real-world research in autism education, ensuring that teaching strategies are relevant and effective. The school also prioritises the emotional well-being of its pupils, acknowledging the challenges they may face in social settings and providing a compassionate, responsive environment.
Community engagement is a key aspect of The Windmill School's ethos, with strong links to the IOE Centre for Research in Autism and Education. This collaboration enhances the school's educational practices and supports its mission to foster a positive learning experience for all students. Parents are encouraged to visit the school and engage with its community throughout the year.
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- SEN Information Report (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
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- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Barnet
- Age range
- 5 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BARNET SPECIAL EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 90
- Pupils
- 40
- Boys
- 25
- Girls
- 15
- FSM %
- 45.00
- Open date
- 2023-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 40 | 25 | 15 | 90 | 45.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 90 | 27.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 90 |
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