Windmill Primary School
Community primary school in Leeds (Leeds).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the standards for learning, development, and care for children from birth to age 5 in England. For children aged 0 5, the curriculum is designed to nurture curiosity, build foundational skills, and support holistic development in a safe and stimulating environment.
The curriculum is divided into seven areas, with a strong focus on the three prime areas for younger children: Prime Areas (especially vital for ages 0 3): Communication and Language: Developing listening, attention, understanding, and speaking. Physical Development: Improving coordination, control, and movement; understanding health and self-care.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development: Building self-confidence, managing feelings, and forming relationships. Literacy: Enjoying stories, rhymes, and beginning to recognize letters and Mathematics : Exploring numbers, patterns, shapes, and measurements.
Understanding the World : Learning about people, places, technology, and Expressive Arts and Design : Engaging in creative activities like music, dance, At the heart of the curriculum are the Characteristics of Effective Learning these shape how children explore, discover, and grow as learners through each stage of their early development.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Choir
- Computing
- Multi-Sports
- Music
- Yoga
- Dodgeball
- Textiles
- Restorative Practice
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Music MarkMusic
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
Key facts
- URN
- 107947
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Constituency
- Leeds South
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Julie Holmes | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael Hoang | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Emma Pogson-Golden | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Lucy Metcalf | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr Graham Myers | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Janet Auckland | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Rachael Troughton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2016 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sandra Senior | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2016 · until 2028 |
| Mr Andy Gamble | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2008 · until 2028 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record