Windhill21, Bishop's Stortford

In its own words: "Windhill21 is a welcoming and inclusive two-form entry primary school at the heart of Bishop's Stortford. As Headteacher, I am incredibly proud of our school, our dedicated staff, and most importantly, our wonderful children. At Windhill21, we believe every child deserves to feel valued, supported, and inspired to achieve their very best."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, gymnastics, multi-sports, karate, Lego and cheerleading.

The school runs after-school care until 6:30pm.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026 at 8.30am and an open day on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 3.45pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Windhill21 reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (80% in reading, 78% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 67 families put Windhill21 as their first choice and 260 named it as one of their preferences, for 61 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 8 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Windhill21 are St Michael's Church of England Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 77% reading, 74% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S (0.3 miles, Good, 92% reading, 92% maths); Northgate Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 95% reading, 98% maths); and Hillmead Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 87% reading, 90% maths).

Windhill21's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Windhill21 is one of 17 schools run by Ivy Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 74% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

164 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Windhill21 (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 81% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (81%).

11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 29% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (57%), Mixed (11%) and Asian (6%).

In 2026, 33 pupils (7.3%) received SEN support and 13 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Bishops Stortford Rail Station, about 700 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Catherine's Court (outside), 50 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Windhill21 stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 8th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 268 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Windhill21 issued 8 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Windhill21 are St Mary's Catholic School (0.1 miles), TLC Live Online School (0.3 miles), The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College (0.7 miles) and Hockerill Anglo-European College (0.7 miles).