Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy
Sneinton Boulevard, Nottingham, NG2 4FZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 117 schools in Nottingham. It ranks 34th of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 January 2015, report published 4 February 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 November 2024
This is a warm and welcoming school. In the morning, pupils walk through the gates with smiles on their faces. They are greeted by caring staff who know them well. Pupils trust staff to keep them safe. The school sets high expectations for learning and behaviour. Pupils consistently demonstrate positive attitudes. They work hard and achieve well. Pupils get on well together. They enjoy learning from each other, especially about the different languages, cultures and religions that exist in school. For example, on international day, pupils, parents and carers all come together to talk about their cultures and dress in clothes that represent their different national identities. The school places a high priority on making sure that all pupils are well prepared for living in modern Britain. Pupils learn how to keep fit and cook healthy meals. They find out about modern technology and how to take care of the planet. Pupils are inspired by listening to visitors who come to the school from different walks of life and talk about their careers. Trips to local places of interest, as well as further afield, encourage pupils to think about the wider world.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the routines for checking on how well pupils know and remember what they have been taught are not well established. As a result, in these subjects, staff sometimes miss pupils' misconceptions and there are some gaps in pupils' knowledge. The school needs to ensure that staff have the expertise they need to check what pupils know and can remember across the curriculum.
- Some of the activities that staff use with children in the early years are not thought through well enough. When this happens, children do not engage purposefully with activities and they do not learn as well as they should. The school needs to ensure that staff design effective learning activities that help children move through the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
460 pupils on roll, with places for 482
Schools near Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edale Rise Primary & Nursery School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Sneinton St Stephen's CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| William Booth Primary and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 54% met the expected standard |
| Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Ross Middleton
- Phone
- 01159150195
- Address
- Sneinton Boulevard, Nottingham, NG2 4FZ
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- URN
- 139232
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.