Welcome to
The Windmill Federation
We are a Federation of four fantastic schools in the Norfolk fenland area – West Walton, Tilney St Lawrence, Walpole Highway and Terrington St John. Our schools are at the heart of their own village communities, with their own ethos and values, but also work closely together within our Federation.

Executive Headteacher’s Welcome
My name is Mrs Peres and I was appointed as Executive Headteacher in January 2024.
I am delighted to welcome you to our website and hope you enjoy looking at the four wonderful schools in our Federation.
In 2009, Walpole Highway, Terrington St John and Tilney St Lawrence schools became The Three Schools Federation. In 2015 the largest school, West Walton was included. This became the Windmill Primary Federation.
The Federation schools are in semi-rural settings and enjoy large, green environments in quiet locations.
Each of the schools has its own unique identity but they all share a friendly, family feel. All four schools follow the same curriculum.
The Federation has, at its core, the sole focus which is that we want our children to be happy and safe.
Happy, safe children make great learners.
I hope you enjoy looking around our website and it gives you a taste of the specific school you are interested in.
Visits are welcome -so please do email the office for an appointment- we look forward to seeing you.
Kind wishes
Mrs Peres
Term Dates
AUTUMN 1
▪ Monday 2 September 2024- Training Day
▪ Tuesday 3 September 2024- Training Day
▪ Wednesday 4 September 2024- Term starts
▪ Monday 28 October- Friday 1 November- School closed Half-term holiday
AUTUMN 2
▪ Monday 4 November 2024 – Training Day
▪ Tuesday 5 November 2024 – Term starts
▪ Monday 23 December- Sunday 5 January- School closed Christmas holiday
SPRING 1
▪ Monday 6 January 2025- Training Day
▪ Tuesday 7 January 2025- Term starts
▪ Monday 17 February 2025 – Friday 21 February- School closed Half term holiday
SPRING 2
▪ Monday 24 February 2025- Term starts
▪ Monday 7 April- Tuesday 22 April 2025- School closed Easter holiday
SUMMER 1
▪ Tuesday 22 April 2025- Training Day
▪ Wednesday 23 April 2025- Term starts
▪ Monday 5 May- School closed Bank Holiday
▪ Monday 26 May – Friday 30 May 2025- School closed Half term holiday
SUMMER 2
▪ Monday 2 June 2025 – Term starts
▪ Tuesday 22 July- END OF SCHOOL YEAR
Please note these are provisional dates and subject to change with the 5 training days. These will be confirmed by 30th April. The holiday dates are Norfolk ones and should remain as is.
AUTUMN 1
▪ Monday 1 September 2025- Training Day
▪ Tuesday 2 September 2025- Training Day
▪ Wednesday 3 September 2025- Term starts
▪ Monday 27 October- Friday 31 October – School closed Half-term holiday
AUTUMN 2
▪ Monday 3 November 2025 – Term starts
▪ Monday 22 December- Friday 2 January- School closed Christmas holiday
SPRING 1
▪ Monday 5 January 2026 – Training Day
▪ Tuesday 6 January 2026 – Term starts
▪ Monday 16 February 2026 – Friday 20 February- School closed Half term holiday
SPRING 2
▪ Monday 23 February 2026 – Term starts
▪ Monday 30 March – Friday 10 April 2026 – School closed Easter holiday
SUMMER 1
▪ Monday 13 April – Training Day
▪ Tuesday 14 April 2026 – Term starts
▪ Monday 5 May- School closed Bank Holiday
▪ Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026- School closed Half term holiday
SUMMER 2
▪ Monday 1 June 2026 – Term starts
▪ Friday 17 July – END OF SCHOOL YEAR
▪ Monday 20 July- Training day