Business Details
Your Child's Future Starts Here
Windmill Primary School is a nurturing educational institution dedicated to providing high-quality primary education. Established as part of the GLF Schools multi-academy trust in 2012, we combine over a decade of organisational experience with a commitment to fostering academic excellence and personal growth. Our team of dedicated professionals delivers a rich, interdisciplinary curriculum designed to develop well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges. We prioritise individualised learning, ensuring each child's unique needs are met within a diverse and inclusive community. Our holistic approach integrates character development, leadership opportunities, and cultural enrichment to cultivate confident, compassionate citizens.With strong safeguarding protocols and a focus on pupil welfare, we maintain a secure environment where children thrive academically and socially. Our partnerships with parents and the local community strengthen our educational mission, while our Rights Respecting School status reinforces values of respect and responsibility. Through extracurricular activities, educational trips, and specialist teaching, we create pathways for lifelong learning and success.
Services
Nursery Education
Primary School Curriculum
Special Educational Needs Support
After-School Clubs
Parent Engagement Programmes
Highlights and features
- We offer a tailored curriculum with specialist subject teaching
- Our staff maintain enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding training
- We provide structured nursery provision with qualified early years educators
- Our Rights Respecting School status promotes global citizenship
- We maintain small class sizes for individualised attention
What people say
Supportive staff
Excellent communication
Engaging curriculum
Safe environment
Strong community
Services
Nursery Education
Our nursery provision caters to children aged 2-5 with qualified educators and structured learning environments. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework while offering flexible session options. The programme focuses on foundational skills through play-based learning and social development activities.
Primary Curriculum
We deliver the National Curriculum through a thematic, interdisciplinary approach that builds academic knowledge and critical thinking skills. Our teaching emphasises literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy while incorporating creative and physical education. Assessment frameworks track individual progress across all subjects.
Character Development
Our character education programme includes leadership roles, house competitions, and community service initiatives. We develop resilience, empathy, and communication skills through structured activities and real-world experiences that complement academic learning.
Safeguarding
We maintain rigorous safeguarding protocols aligned with national standards. All staff undergo enhanced DBS checks and regular child protection training. Our policies ensure a secure environment with clear reporting mechanisms for any welfare concerns.
Parent Engagement
We foster strong home-school partnerships through regular communication channels and family events. Our parent forum and volunteer programmes encourage community participation in school activities and decision-making processes.
People
Miss Nicola Cotter
Headteacher
Miss Cotter leads Windmill Primary School with over 15 years' experience in primary education leadership. She champions inclusive learning environments and curriculum innovation while maintaining strong community connections.
Mr Simon Hinton
Chair of Strategy Board
Mr Hinton oversees strategic governance with extensive experience in educational leadership and school trust management. He ensures organisational accountability and long-term development planning for the school.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We accept children from age 2 in our nursery through Year 6 (11 years old).
How do admissions work?
Admissions are managed by Wokingham Borough Council with applications through their online system.
What special educational needs support exists?
Our SENDCo provides tailored support plans and specialist resources for children with additional needs.
Are after-school clubs available?
We offer various extracurricular clubs covering sports, arts, and academic enrichment activities.
How is parent involvement encouraged?
We maintain regular communication through ParentMail and host family events throughout the academic year.
What safeguarding measures exist?
All staff have enhanced DBS checks with ongoing safeguarding training and incident reporting protocols.
