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The Windmills Junior School
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The Windmills Junior School
- Primary
- Hassocks BN6 8LS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Training has ensured that there is a high level of consistency in approach across the school.
Success of the Curriculum: They have designed an ambitious and carefully ordered curriculum that provides a high-quality education for pupils.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further evaluation and refinement are needed to ensure that pupils with SEND make sustained and secure progress across the curriculum.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well across the curriculum and are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Support for Falling Behind: Those pupils who need additional help to catch up with reading benefit from books that are carefully matched to their needs and support from staff who are well trained in phonics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around school. They understand what is expected of them. They are polite and respectful.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision for pupils with SEND has strengthened. These needs are well supported in English and mathematics.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: They understand that bullying has no place because it conflicts with the value of kindness. Pupils feel safe at school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding throughout the school. Staff, pupils and parents and carers express high levels of confidence in this.
Parent Feedback: Staff, pupils and parents and carers express high levels of confidence in this.
Teacher Engagement: Training has ensured that there is a high level of consistency in approach across the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers keep a constant check on when pupils would benefit from a quick recap of previous learning or more focus on an important area.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Training has ensured that there is a high level of consistency in approach across the school.
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The Windmills Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 361 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 64% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Regardless of beginning points and taking into account each student's unique needs, The Windmills Junior School will motivate ALL of its students to develop the skills necessary for lifetime learning and to strive for the best results in reading, writing, and math. Teaching and learning will be inspiring, innovative, and enjoyable, and they will be based on a cross-curricular strategy that honours the arts, music, physical activity, and personal and social growth in order to give kids a strong foundation in all subject areas and the life skills they need to be productive members of society. They'll be capable students who are well-equipped for the next stage of their study. We think that by incorporating these values into our school and instilling them in our kids, we can help them develop the emotional fortitude and abilities they need to succeed in life.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
|
C+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.8 | - | 22.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 107 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | 51.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 5.18% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% 9 | 57.54% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 1 | 6.56% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% 8 | 57.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.51% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 89 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | 48.01% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 4.61% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Windmills Junior School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1