Is Windwhistle Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 23 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Needs attention and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 57th of 62 primary schools in North Somerset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Windwhistle Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 42% of pupils at Windwhistle Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Windwhistle Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Windwhistle 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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Windwhistle Primary School

Kingsley Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3TZ

Local ranking57th of 62 primary schools in North Somerset

Ofsted: Needs attention

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 June 2026. Figures last updated 17 August 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 23 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 42.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 61.0%
Writing (Expected): 58.0%
Maths (Expected): 45.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 48.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 33

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 336
Boys: 182 (55%)
Girls: 149 (45%)
Capacity: 420 (79% full)
SEND: 20.8%
FSM Eligible: 46.3%
EAL: 21.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.5%
SEN Support: 14.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,320/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 9.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 31.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 64.3%
Black African: 9.3%
White Other: 8.1%
Asian Indian: 6.9%
Asian Other: 2.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.4%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.2%

64.3%

White British

9.3%

Black African

8.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01934629145

office@windwhistle.extendlearning.org

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Kingsley Road

Weston-super-Mare, South West

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Administrative

URN: 144925
UKPRN: 10065063
Establishment No.: 2280
Trust: EXTEND LEARNING ACADEMIES NETWORK

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