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Windmill Hill Academy

Academy converter · Launceston · PL15 9AE

Ages 2–11 · 162 pupils · Cornwall

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

46%

Overall absence

5.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-02-02

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)46%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
103.0
Avg scaled score — maths
101.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
103.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.7%
Unauthorised1.4%
Authorised absence
4.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
161

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill74%

162 pupils · 220 places

Pupils on roll
162
Boys / girls
89 / 73
School capacity
220
Capacity fill
162 / 220 (74%)
Free school meals
24.7%
FSM pupils
40
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: AN DARAS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
AN DARAS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Abby Bassett

Location

Address
Windmill Hill
Postcode
PL15 9AE
Town
Launceston
County
Cornwall
Local authority
Cornwall
District
Cornwall
Constituency
North Cornwall
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Launceston, Cornwall, 162 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 24.7%.

Open schools in Launceston
17
Primary schools in Launceston
16
Academies among open schools in Launceston
71% (12)
Open schools in PL15
18
Primary in PL15
16
Open schools in Cornwall LA
299
Primary in Cornwall LA
237

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LauncestonNear PL15

  • Launceston Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Free schools · Primary

    Launceston · PL15 9FW · Cornwall

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM25.7%

    0.5 miles away

  • St Catherine's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Launceston · PL15 7HX · Cornwall

    Ages 2–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM19.6%

    0.7 miles away

  • St Stephens Community Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Launceston · PL15 8HL · Cornwall

    Ages 2–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM38.9%

    0.9 miles away

  • Tregadillett Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Launceston · PL15 7EU · Cornwall

    Ages 4–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM8.3%

    2.2 miles away

  • Werrington Community Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Launceston · PL15 8TN · Cornwall

    Ages 2–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence7.9%
    • FSM41.4%

    2.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Abby Bassett
Telephone
01566772143
Website
http://www.windmillhillacademy.org

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