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The Windmill School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Windmill School is a free s special not applicable school in Barnet , serving pupils aged 5-19, with 40 pupils, and a capacity of 90 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-19

Age range

40

Pupils

90

Capacity

44%

Fill rate

The Windmill School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Windmill School?

The catchment area for The Windmill School is the geographic zone Barnet uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Barnet publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for The Windmill School is set by Barnet and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Barnet before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Barnet catchment area documents →

The Windmill School: 90 places, 44% filled: places available

The Windmill School has a published admission number of 90 places. 40 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 44%. At 44% full, the school currently has headroom below its 90 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 45% of pupils at The Windmill School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Barnet.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Barnet publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Barnet Council school admissions (official) →

The Windmill School: School Information

Full address
Moxon Street, Barnet, EN5 5TS
Local authority
Barnet
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-19 years
Free school meals
45% of pupils
DfE URN
143758

Other Not applicable Schools in Barnet

If The Windmill School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Barnet are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Windmill School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Windmill School

What is the catchment area for The Windmill School?

The catchment area for The Windmill School is the geographic zone Barnet uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Barnet publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Windmill School oversubscribed?

The Windmill School has a capacity of 90 places and currently has 40 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Barnet.

What is the admissions policy for The Windmill School?

Admission to The Windmill School is managed by Barnet. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Windmill School cover?

The Windmill School is a not applicable school in Barnet, serving pupils aged 5-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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