Windhill21

About Windhill21

Windhill21, a state primary in East Hertfordshire, stands out for its strong academic performance when measured against the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Hertfordshire average of 64%. That six-point gap is a clear indicator that the school is delivering above the norm for its area. The school also pushes a good proportion of pupils further, with 18% achieving the higher standard in those same three subjects. In reading specifically, 53% of children hit the higher mark, and in maths the average score was 108. These figures suggest a school that is not just meeting expectations but regularly exceeding them, particularly in reading.

The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in March 2025, confirmed that it continues to maintain the Outstanding rating it earned in its previous graded inspection. The leadership and management, early years provision and overall effectiveness were all judged Outstanding. The school is also well-regarded locally, ranking 20th out of 47 primary schools in East Hertfordshire on the key measure of expected standards in reading, writing and maths. Nationally, it sits in the top 30% of all primary schools. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 96% of respondents would recommend the school, and 79% strongly agreed that their child is happy there. The school’s capacity is 420 pupils, but it currently has 456 on roll, which points to its popularity.

Windhill21 is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 247 applications for 60 places and 85 first-preference applications for 56 offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.12. The school has a nursery provision for children aged three and up, and offers a range of facilities including a library, art studios, playing fields, a sports hall and a forest school. Clubs include book club, drama, chess and gardening, and sports on offer include athletics, swimming, netball and cricket. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school lists provisions for dyslexia, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health support. However, the parent view data shows that 30% of respondents disagreed or strongly disagreed that SEND children receive the support they need, which is worth investigating further. This is a school that suits families who value strong academic outcomes and a wide range of activities, but who may want to ask detailed questions about SEND provision.

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