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Windmill Hill Academy

Cornwall, PL15 9AEPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
46%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#11,624
of 13,686 nationally

About Windmill Hill Academy

Windmill Hill Academy is a popular choice among local families, with its most recent admissions data for 2025/26 showing it was oversubscribed by a ratio of 2:1. The school received 32 total applications for just 16 places, and all 16 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, suggesting strong local demand. While there is no Parent View data available to gauge satisfaction directly, the oversubscription figures indicate that parents in the Cornwall area are actively seeking places here. The school is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with a mixed intake and no religious character. It currently has 161 pupils on roll against a capacity of 220, so there is some room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 29.2%, which is above the national average, reflecting the school’s inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWindmill Hill, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9AE
HeadteacherAbby Bassett
Local AuthorityCornwall
Number of Pupils161
Free School Meals (FSM)29.2%
School Capacity161 / 220 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Dec 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsLibrarySensory RoomICT SuiteForest SchoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballTennisAthleticsCross CountrySwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubCodingArt ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: windmillhillacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Windmill Hill Academy

Windmill Hill Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.