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The Windmills Junior School

Mid Sussex, BN6 8LSPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#5,991
of 13,686 nationally

About The Windmills Junior School

The Windmills Junior School is a state primary in Mid Sussex that parents seem to trust, though official parent-view data isn't available in the latest inspection report. What we do know is that the school is heavily oversubscribed: with 359 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, it's effectively full. That level of demand usually signals a strong local reputation. The school has held a Good rating from Ofsted since its most recent graded inspection in November 2021, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018. Under headteacher Sam Page, inspectors rated behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and quality of education all as Good. The school serves a relatively affluent intake, with just 7.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well below the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDale Avenue, Hassocks, Mid Sussex, BN6 8LS
HeadteacherSam Page
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils359
Free School Meals (FSM)7.2%
School Capacity359 / 360 (100% full)

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisRoundersSwimmingDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirScience ClubChessFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Source: windmills.w-sussex.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Windmills Junior School

The Windmills Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.