Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy

About Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy

Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy in Nottingham was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Inadequate rating. The school’s most telling academic metric is its Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard attainment, which sits at 69%. That figure is nine percentage points above the Nottingham local authority average of 60%, placing the school 19th out of 72 primary schools in the area — comfortably inside the top 30% nationally. The school’s Progress 8 scores are not available, but its average scaled scores in reading and maths both hit 103, while 74% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading and writing individually. A notable 28% achieved the higher standard in reading and maths, and 20% did so in writing. With 42.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, these results represent strong value-added performance.

The school’s Ofsted report from November 2024 confirmed that standards were maintained following an ungraded inspection, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all rated Good. The early years provision was specifically graded Good, a step up from the previous inspection’s rating. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 96% of the 25 respondents would recommend the school, and 100% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy and feels safe. Behaviour is well regarded, with 96% agreeing the school ensures pupils are well behaved, and 80% strongly agreeing that their child can take part in clubs and activities. The school offers a broad range of clubs including coding, choir, science club and chess, and sports such as football, athletics, cross country, cricket, dance and tennis.

Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy is a mixed, non-denominational primary for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. It has a capacity of 482 and currently hosts 470 pupils, so it is nearly full. For the 2025/26 intake, the school was oversubscribed: 66 applications for 55 places, with 42 first-preference offers made. Facilities include a gymnasium, art studios, playing fields, a library, an outdoor playground and a chapel. The school provides for a wide range of SEND needs, including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a school that suits families looking for strong academic outcomes relative to the local context, a clear improvement trajectory, and a supportive environment backed by very high parental satisfaction.

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