Windhill Primary School, Mexborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Windhill Primary School excels at creating a positive learning environment where children feel safe, confident and eager to learn. The school has done excellent work to inspire a love of reading and provides strong support for all pupils, including those with special needs. Parents appreciate the care and positive attitudes of school leaders and staff.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership that supports staff while challenging them to do their best
- Positive school culture where adults and pupils strive to be the best they can be
- Excellent work improving reading across the school with high pupil motivation
- Very good support for pupils with special educational needs who make good progress
- Confident and respectful attitudes in pupils, with good attendance at extra-curricular activities
Areas for Improvement
- Challenge for higher-ability pupils is not consistent across the school, particularly in early years indoor tasks
- Continue supporting new teachers to ensure their skills improve and knowledge of national expectations is strong
- Improve reading outcomes in key stage 2
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - leaders and staff have good understanding of policies and practices, with effective systems for reporting concerns and careful record-keeping.
Extracurricular Activities
breakfast club, Eco Warriors, extra-curricular activities
Windhill Primary School continues to be good. The leadership team has maintained educational quality through staffing changes and successfully integrated new teachers who bring fresh energy and ideas to the school.
At a Glance
41.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 61% to 79%. Maths has improved from 68% to 83%. Writing has improved from 74% to 79%.
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
24.0
KS2
10
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
302 pupils
280 capacity
22 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Mexborough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Mexborough
Admissions Demand - Doncaster
Places available
4,207
Applications
3,084
Got 1st preference
97.1%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Doncaster (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.46443%
Overall absence
17.90393%
Persistent absence
229
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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