Business Details
36 Years
experience
Windmill Integrated Primary School | Nurturing Young Minds
Windmill Integrated Primary School has been dedicated to fostering inclusive education since its establishment. Our institution operates under an integrated ethos that celebrates diversity, ensuring every child feels valued in a safe and welcoming environment. With a team of experienced educators, we focus on developing essential skills for lifelong learning through a balanced curriculum. Our partnerships with local organisations enhance educational outcomes, while our commitment to continuous improvement maintains our reputation as a trusted community institution.Through structured programmes and extracurricular activities, we nurture academic achievement alongside personal growth. Regular parental engagement opportunities strengthen home-school collaboration, supporting holistic child development. Our facilities and teaching methods adapt to modern educational needs while maintaining traditional values of respect and community cohesion.
Services
Nursery Education
Primary School Classes
After School Clubs
Special Educational Needs Support
Community Outreach Programmes
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- Established inclusive educational environment since 1990
- Experienced teaching staff with specialist qualifications
- Award-winning community integration programmes
- Extensive extracurricular activities programme
- Strong parental involvement and communication channels
What people say
Inclusive environment
Dedicated staff
Excellent SEN support
Strong community ethos
Engaging curriculum
Services
Nursery Education
Our nursery programme provides foundational learning for 3-4 year olds through structured play and social development. Qualified staff implement age-appropriate curricula focusing on basic literacy, numeracy and social skills. The programme prepares children for primary education through engaging, interactive learning experiences in a secure environment.
Primary School Classes
Comprehensive education for children aged 4-11 across eight year groups. Our qualified teachers deliver the national curriculum with tailored support for individual learning needs. Regular assessments ensure academic progress while extracurricular activities develop well-rounded capabilities in a supportive learning environment.
After School Clubs
Diverse after-school programme offering sports, arts and academic enrichment from 2-4pm daily. Partner organisations deliver specialist instruction in martial arts, music, and creative arts. Activities promote physical development, creativity and social skills while providing supervised childcare for working parents.
Special Educational Needs Support
Tailored support for children with additional learning requirements through dedicated classroom assistants and specialist programmes. Our inclusive approach integrates SEN students into mainstream classes with appropriate support, ensuring equal access to education while maintaining individualised learning plans.
Community Outreach Programmes
Parental involvement initiatives including workshops on child development and digital safety. Regular community events strengthen school-family connections, while our 'Connect and Nurture' programme supports family relationships through structured therapeutic activities and professional guidance.
People
Mrs S Ferguson
Principal
Experienced educational leader with over 25 years in primary education. Holds postgraduate qualifications in inclusive learning. Oversees school strategy and community integration programmes. Regularly contributes to educational policy discussions at regional level.
Mrs S Ross
Vice Principal
Qualified primary teacher specialising in early years education. Manages daily school operations and staff development. Implements innovative teaching methodologies across key stages. Coordinates external partnerships for enhanced learning opportunities.
Mrs Vicky Mullan
Irish Dancing Instructor
Certified dance educator with specialist training in traditional Irish dance. Delivers after-school classes for pupils aged 4-11. Holds teaching qualifications from the Irish Dance Teachers Organisation and has 15 years' experience in dance education.
Mrs Stephanie Hazelton
Art Programme Coordinator
Qualified art teacher with specialist training in child-centred creative education. Develops and delivers visual arts curriculum across all key stages. Organises annual school art exhibitions and community art projects that engage pupils and families.
Mrs Victoria McIvor
Nurture Advisory Service
Specialist in early childhood emotional development. Provides targeted support for nursery children through the Connect and Nurture programme. Holds postgraduate qualifications in child psychology and has 12 years' experience in educational therapy.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We accept children from 3 years old in our nursery through to 11-year-olds in Primary 7.
Do you offer special educational needs support?
Yes, we have dedicated SEN classroom assistants and tailored programmes for children with additional learning needs.
What after-school activities are available?
We offer martial arts, multisport activities, art classes, and Irish dancing from 2-4pm daily during term time.
How do you involve parents in education?
We maintain regular communication through our Parent Area portal and offer workshops on child development and digital safety.
What is your admissions process?
Applications for September intake can be submitted online between 10th-24th January via the EA website.
Are school uniforms required?
Yes, we have a standard school uniform policy with specific requirements detailed in our information booklets.
