Windlesham School
Windlesham School is an independent school in Brighton for pupils aged 2 to 11. It has 128 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Windlesham School is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.
Ofsted inspection: July 2014.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 190 Dyke Road Brighton E Sussex BN1 5AA |
| Reference Number | 114618 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 128 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 59.38%
Girls: 40.63% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Windlesham School Trust is performing well overall, achieving a 'good' rating across all inspected areas. Pupils exhibit good progress, especially in English and mathematics, thanks to the consistently good teaching provided at the school. The nurturing environment has resulted in positive behavior and a high attendance rate among students, with many expressing their love for school. While leadership effectively supports high teaching standards and pupil achievement, there are some areas for improvement to reach outstanding status, particularly in teaching quality and the assessment systems used.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jun 2014 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2008 | Light touch inspection |
| 20 Feb 2006 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils make good progress in English and mathematics.
- Teaching is consistently good, with some outstanding examples.
- Positive relationships foster a caring and nurturing environment.
- Strong partnerships with parents and carers enhance the school experience.
- Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage benefit from well-planned activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some lessons do not fully challenge pupils, hindering rapid progress.
- Progress checks against individual targets are not reviewed as often as needed.
- Detailed analysis of pupil progress data is insufficient for setting ambitious targets.
- The system for checking teaching quality is not fully effective.
In 2025–26, 3.1% of pupils at Windlesham School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Windlesham School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Windlesham School is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.
When was Windlesham School last inspected by Ofsted?
Windlesham School was last inspected in July 2014.
How many pupils does Windlesham School have?
Windlesham School has 128 pupils on roll.
What age range does Windlesham School cover?
Windlesham School for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Windlesham School?
Windlesham School is at 190 Dyke Road, Brighton, E Sussex, BN1 5AA.