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Windmill Hill Primary School

Sheffield, S35 1ZDPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 35 places
Ranking
#6,159
of 13,686 nationally

About Windmill Hill Primary School

Windmill Hill Primary School in Sheffield is a mixed state primary for children aged 5 to 11, currently home to 278 pupils against a capacity of 378. That leaves a fair amount of physical space, but the real story is in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 76 applications for just 35 places, with 32 of those coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of 2.17 tells you this is a school local families are actively chasing. The pupil body is notably more diverse in terms of disadvantage than the national average, with 18.3% of children eligible for free school meals, compared with a typical primary figure of around 23% nationally. The school is non-religious and led by headteacher Nikki Abbott, who took over a school that has clearly built a strong local reputation since its last full inspection.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAsh View, Sheffield, Sheffield, S35 1ZD
HeadteacherNikki Abbott
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils278
Free School Meals (FSM)18.3%
School Capacity278 / 378 (74% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Jun 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolMusic RoomsICT SuitePlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundLibrarySports HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

AthleticsCricketNetballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:10

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:10-17:45

Source: windmillhill.sheffield.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Windmill Hill Primary School

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