Is Windmill Hill Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 5th of 48 primary schools in Halton. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Windmill Hill Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 75% of pupils at Windmill Hill Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Windmill Hill Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Windmill Hill Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Windmill Hill Primary School

Windmill Hill, Runcorn, WA7 6QE

Local ranking5th of 48 primary schools in Halton

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

175

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 25 April 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 75.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 88.0%
Writing (Expected): 75.0%
Maths (Expected): 94.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 81.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 16

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 144
Boys: 74 (50%)
Girls: 74 (50%)
Capacity: 175 (85% full)
SEND: 39.6%
FSM Eligible: 53.5%
EAL: 6.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.6%
SEN Support: 34.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.6
Budget per Pupil: £9,420/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 23.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.9%
White Other: 4.9%
Mixed Other: 4.2%
Asian Chinese: 1.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.7%

88.9%

White British

4.9%

White Other

4.2%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01928712337

head.windmillhill@haltonlearning.net

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Windmill Hill

Runcorn, North West

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Administrative

URN: 111177
UKPRN: 10074379
Establishment No.: 2387

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