The Windmill School
| Type | Special School / Free schools special |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Moxon Street Barnet EN5 5TS |
| Phone | 02030623600 |
| Reference Number | 143758 |
The Windmill School is a special school for autistic pupils, all of whom have education, health and care plans. It opened in September 2023 and is part of Barnet Special Education Trust. This inspection found the school to be performing at a strong standard across all areas, with safeguarding standards met. Leaders have created a calm, inclusive and purposeful environment where pupils, many of whom arrive with histories of anxiety, disrupted education and very low attendance, are well supported to re-engage with learning and develop confidence and independence. Pupils make notable and often rapid progress from their different starting points. Teaching is highly flexible and responsive, and the curriculum is carefully designed to meet individual needs while preparing pupils for adult life. Attendance and behaviour are well managed through personalised approaches, and pupils' personal development and wellbeing are prioritised. Leadership and governance are clear, purposeful and well informed, with staff feeling well supported. The school's many strengths are recognised, and leaders have appropriate plans to further enhance pupils' achievements and experiences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 63 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 61.9%
Girls: 38.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.3% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | 4 | Unknown | 4 |
| 7 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 8 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 9 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 10 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 11 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 12 | Unknown | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 41.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 9.5% |
| White, Other | 6.3% |
| Unclassified | 6.3% |
| Caribbean | 6.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 3.2% |
| African | 3.2% |
| Irish | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Strong standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Strong standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Strong standard |
| > Achievement | Strong standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Strong standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jun 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Jun 2026 | School inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils make notable and often rapid progress from their different starting points.
- Teaching is closely matched to individual needs, ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND achieve well.
- The school's personalised approach to attendance and behaviour is highly effective in helping pupils re-engage.
- The curriculum is carefully designed to meet pupils' individual needs and prepare them for adult life.
- Inclusion is at the heart of the school, with extensive support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
- Leadership is clear, purposeful and focused on meeting pupils' needs, with staff feeling well supported.
- Governance is knowledgeable and experienced, providing effective oversight and support.
- Pupils' personal development and wellbeing are prioritised, helping them grow in confidence and independence.
- The school provides a wide range of experiences that support personal growth and preparation for adulthood.
- Pupils feel safe, accepted and develop trusting relationships with staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance remains lower for some pupils with significant needs, although there is notable improvement for many.
- Leaders are considering how assessment information is shared more fully with parent carers.
- Leaders are prioritising how different routes into education, employment or training are identified and shared more fully with families.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 99 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
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