Windmill Hill Academy

About Windmill Hill Academy

Windmill Hill Academy is an academy converter in Launceston, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 161 pupils on roll. It is part of AN DARAS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 24.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cornwall →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

161 / 220 (73%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Windmill Hill, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9AE

Phone

01566772143

Headteacher

Abby Bassett

Website

http://www.windmillhillacademy.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Windmill Hill Academy?

Windmill Hill Academy is an academy converter in Launceston, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Windmill Hill Academy have?

Windmill Hill Academy has 161 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Windmill Hill Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

52% of pupils at Windmill Hill Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Windmill Hill Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Windmill Hill Academy is part of AN DARAS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Windmill Hill Academy?

Windmill Hill Academy is located at Windmill Hill, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9AE.