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Windmill Hill School

Free schools special · Luton · LU2 0EZ

Ages 11–19 · 118 pupils · Luton

Overall absence

13.9%

Absence

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

Overall absence13.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)39.3%
Unauthorised3.6%
Authorised absence
10.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
7.5%
Enrolments in measure
107

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 (16 Jan 2025).

Capacity fill98%

118 pupils · 120 places

Pupils on roll
118
Boys / girls
91 / 27
School capacity
120
Capacity fill
118 / 120 (98%)
Free school meals
44.9%
FSM pupils
53
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Brett

Location

Address
York Street
Postcode
LU2 0EZ
Town
Luton
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Luton
District
Luton
Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; VI - Visual Impairment; OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability; HI - Hearing Impairment; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment; PD - Physical Disability; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty; PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
79 on roll / 120 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed free schools special, Ages 11–19, in Luton, Luton, 118 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 44.9%. SEN provision includes: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; VI - Visual Impairment; OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability….

Open schools in Luton
84
Academies among open schools in Luton
33% (28)
Open schools in LU2
21
Open schools in Luton LA
79

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in LutonNear LU2

  • Lime Academy Hartwell

    Ofsted: Inadequate

    Free schools special

    Luton · LU2 0EZ · Luton

    Ages 11–19

    • FSM41.3%

    0.0 miles away

  • St Matthew's Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Luton · LU2 0NJ · Luton

    Ages 4–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM34.4%
    • Demand0.93

    0.2 miles away

  • Hart Hill Nursery School

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

    Local authority nursery school · Nursery

    Luton · LU2 0JS · Luton

    Ages 2–5

    • FSM2.4%

    0.3 miles away

  • Richmond Hill School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community special school

    Luton · LU2 7JL · Luton

    Ages 5–11

    • KS20%
    • Absence10.1%
    • FSM37.6%

    0.5 miles away

  • Wenlock CofE Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Luton · LU2 0RW · Luton

    Ages 7–11

    • KS233%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM34.1%

    0.6 miles away

  • Crawley Green Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Luton · LU2 0RW · Luton

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM20.6%
    • Demand0.85

    0.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Brett

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