Windhill Primary School
107%
Capacity
300
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Windhill Primary School
Windhill Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Doncaster community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 300 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 280 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Windhill Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Donna Howard, it falls under Doncaster local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9464th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 59th out of 87 in Doncaster.
Windhill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 30 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
Windhill Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Windhill Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Swimming, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Doncaster, Windhill Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hollingworth Close, Mexborough, Doncaster, S64 0PQ |
| Headteacher | Donna Howard |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Number of Pupils | 300 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.5% |
| School Capacity | 300 / 280 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9464th of 13,686
Nationally
1014th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
59th of 87
In Doncaster
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
55%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
40
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (75% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Windhill Primary School
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Contact Information
Hollingworth Close, Mexborough
Doncaster, S64 0PQ
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