Welcome to Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy
At Windmill, our children are at the heart of everything we do. We are a vibrant, inclusive and nurturing primary school for children aged 3 to 11, located in the community of Sneinton, a short distance from Nottingham city centre. With around 470 pupils on roll, we are proud to be a diverse, two-form entry school where every child is known, valued and celebrated.
Our school community is wonderfully rich in culture, language and life experiences. Over 40 languages are spoken across the school, and many of our families come from countries around the world. This diversity is not just welcomed – it is at the core of who we are. We believe that difference is something to be recognised, respected and celebrated. It is what brings us together and makes our school such a special place.
We are proud to be a myHappymind and OPAL school, supporting children’s wellbeing and making play a joyful, meaningful part of school life. Our rich curriculum, shaped by Global Citizenship themes, helps children grow into kind, confident, and curious learners who are ready for the future.
Learning at Windmill doesn’t stop at the classroom door. From clubs, trips and sports teams to leadership roles and immersive learning in our 4D Room, we offer every child opportunities to discover their talents, explore their passions and build the confidence to shine.
With high expectations and a strong sense of community, we empower our pupils to lead their own learning, develop resilience and independence, and build the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Windmill is more than a school – it’s a place where everyone belongs, everyone is included, and everyone has the chance to thrive.
Watch our video to hear from Miss Pickering and pupils at Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy as they talk about their favourite subjects, the curriculum, teaching team and school values.
If your child was born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022 and you have not yet applied for a place, call our friendly team on 0115 915 0195 or email [email protected] for more information or to book a visit.
During a monitoring inspection Ofsted praised Windmill L.E.A.D. Academy for being a ‘warm and welcoming school’ where pupils are ‘greeted by caring staff who know them well.’
“We are beyond pleased with the range of highlights outlined by Ofsted in our latest report. I am particularly proud to see Ofsted recognise that Windmill is a place where pupils enjoy learning and achieving together.
“It is a testament to the hard work, commitment and caring nature of our staff and the support of our parents, and wider community. We will continue to strive to ensure every pupil receives an excellent education that is both well-rounded and ambitious while also supporting their individual development.”
‘We Thrive through Care, Connection, Compassion and Courage’
At Windmill, everything we do is guided by our tagline: Educating Hearts and Minds. We believe that children thrive when strong relationships, wellbeing, and high expectations for learning work hand in hand.
We have five key principles: Care, Connection, Compassion, Courage and Thrive. These values help children feel safe, respected, and ready to learn, while also encouraging them to aim high and achieve their best.
Through these values, we teach children how to:
care for themselves, others, and their learning
build positive relationships and a strong sense of belonging
show kindness, empathy, and understanding
be courageous in their learning and never give up
By living out these values every day, our pupils develop the knowledge, skills, confidence, and character they need to thrive both in school and in life.
🌊⛵✨ Explorer Club Adventures! ✨⛵🌊
At Explorer Club, our little explorers put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test by designing and making their very own clay boats! 🏺⚓
The children experimented with different shapes and sizes to discover what would float best, making predictions, testing their ideas, and learning through hands-on fun. 🧠💡💦
We loved seeing their imagination, teamwork, and determination in action. Who knew a lump of clay could become a seaworthy masterpiece? 🚤🎨🌟
💙 Curious minds + Creative hands = Amazing discoveries! 💙
🌊⛵✨ Explorer Club Adventures! ✨⛵🌊
At Explorer Club, our little explorers put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test by designing and making their very own clay boats! 🏺⚓
The children experimented with different shapes and sizes to discover what would float best, making predictions, testing their ideas, and learning through hands-on fun. 🧠💡💦
We loved seeing their imagination, teamwork, and determination in action. Who knew a lump of clay could become a seaworthy masterpiece? 🚤🎨🌟
💙 Curious minds + Creative hands = Amazing discoveries! 💙
🌍💛 What a wonderful week we’ve had reflecting on Refugee Week at Windmill! 💛🌍
Through sharing inspiring stories, thoughtful discussions and creating our own beautiful artwork, we’ve explored the importance of kindness, inclusivity and making everyone feel welcome. 🫶🎨✨
Here’s a glimpse of some fantastic Year 6 group work, and we can’t wait to share our whole-school project with you very soon! 🌟
We’re so proud of our children for spreading love, hope and warmth throughout our Windmill family. ❤️🌈 Together, we’re celebrating that everyone belongs. 🏡💕
🌍💛 What a wonderful week we’ve had reflecting on Refugee Week at Windmill! 💛🌍
Through sharing inspiring stories, thoughtful discussions and creating our own beautiful artwork, we’ve explored the importance of kindness, inclusivity and making everyone feel welcome. 🫶🎨✨
Here’s a glimpse of some fantastic Year 6 group work, and we can’t wait to share our whole-school project with you very soon! 🌟
We’re so proud of our children for spreading love, hope and warmth throughout our Windmill family. ❤️🌈 Together, we’re celebrating that everyone belongs. 🏡💕
What a FAB Nursery & Reception Sports Day! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🌟 So many smiles, giggles, cheers and little champions giving it their all. 💛 So proud of every single one of our superstars! 🏅✨
What a FAB Nursery & Reception Sports Day! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🌟 So many smiles, giggles, cheers and little champions giving it their all. 💛 So proud of every single one of our superstars! 🏅✨
🍓🍌🍍 Year 2 had a fruit-tastic time in class!🍎🍇🍊
Our little taste testers explored a variety of fruits, deciding what they liked 👍 and disliked 👎 to help plan their delicious DT smoothies! 🥤✨
🍓🍌🍍 Year 2 had a fruit-tastic time in class!🍎🍇🍊
Our little taste testers explored a variety of fruits, deciding what they liked 👍 and disliked 👎 to help plan their delicious DT smoothies! 🥤✨
🌦️✨ Even on the rainiest of days, we bring a little sunshine! ☀️💛
What a wonderful Open Event we had today! 🏫🌻 A huge thank you to everyone who came along and spent the morning with us at Windmill. It was lovely to meet so many wonderful families and share what makes our school so special. 🥰
If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry! We’d still love to welcome you. 📞💚 Simply give the school office a call, and we’ll be delighted to arrange a personal tour and the chance to meet our fantastic team.
🌦️✨ Even on the rainiest of days, we bring a little sunshine! ☀️💛
What a wonderful Open Event we had today! 🏫🌻 A huge thank you to everyone who came along and spent the morning with us at Windmill. It was lovely to meet so many wonderful families and share what makes our school so special. 🥰
If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry! We’d still love to welcome you. 📞💚 Simply give the school office a call, and we’ll be delighted to arrange a personal tour and the chance to meet our fantastic team.
Come and join the fun! 💫💫
🍦✨ WOW — our after school ice cream sale was a HUGE success! ✨🍦
Thank you so much to everyone who came along, bought ice cream, and supported us today 💖 We sold out SO quickly 😱👏
Don’t worry… next time we’ll definitely be buying MORE ice cream so nobody misses out 🍨🙌
You guys are amazing — see you at the next sale! 🎉🍦💫
🍦✨ WOW — our after school ice cream sale was a HUGE success! ✨🍦
Thank you so much to everyone who came along, bought ice cream, and supported us today 💖 We sold out SO quickly 😱👏
Don’t worry… next time we’ll definitely be buying MORE ice cream so nobody misses out 🍨🙌
You guys are amazing — see you at the next sale! 🎉🍦💫
Our OPAL Play Council just got their official badges and the excitement is REAL 🤩✨ We’re so proud of this amazing team and can’t wait to see all the brilliant ideas, leadership and fun they bring next! 🚀🎉 #OPALPlay #PlayCouncil #StudentLeadership #WatchThisSpace
Our OPAL Play Council just got their official badges and the excitement is REAL 🤩✨ We’re so proud of this amazing team and can’t wait to see all the brilliant ideas, leadership and fun they bring next! 🚀🎉 #OPALPlay #PlayCouncil #StudentLeadership #WatchThisSpace
