Welcome to Willoughby Primary School
We are a happy, village school with a friendly, family atmosphere, where our pupils enjoy learning.
Our aspiration is that all of our pupils will achieve success at Willoughby School, regardless of age, ability or personal circumstances.
Our staff is devoted to planning for their educational and social achievement and our aim is that pupils who come to Willoughby School will quickly feel at home and enjoy learning here.
Beatrice Smith , Head Teacher
We pride ourselves on setting the highest standards and expectations for our pupils whilst celebrating success of all kinds and encouraging in them a ‘Learning for Life’.
Please explore our site and get in touch if you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit – we would be delighted to show you around our School!
Call us on 01509 880620 or email us office@willoughby.notts.sch.uk
Christmas Fair 2020!
This year, Christmas time at Willoughby School has been a little different - but that hasn't stopped us having loads of festive fun! The KS2 children all designed, made, advertised and promoted their Christmas games, which were played in 3 bubbles. They were all very...
Isla’s Big Chop for Charity
We couldn't be more proud of Isla, year 4, who took on a big charity challenge this year! When two of Isla's family friends were diagnosed with cancer, Isla started to think about just how challenging living with cancer must be - for both adults and children. She...
Children in Need 2020
At Willoughby School we love to support Children in Need! Anyone who knows us will tell you that if it involves dressing up, we couldn't be more excited and if it's also in aid of a great cause that's is the icing on the cake 🙂 This year, the pupils chose 'Wigs...
Term dates
Please note NCC change of holiday patterns from September 2019 which have a two week half term in October and shorter summer holidays. Click here to go to the NCC page or click here to download the NCC term dates as a PDF.
Autumn Term 2020
Starts: Wednesday 2nd September
Half Term: Monday 19th October – Friday 30th October
Ends: Friday 18th December
Spring Term 2021
INSET Day: Monday 4th January
Starts: Tuesday 5th January
Half Term: Monday 15th February – Friday 19th February
My daughter is now in Year 4 and she absolutely loves school! I am so happy with her progress, and I’m really impressed with the range of activities on offer. The caring, family feel of the school is one of its greatest assets.
My boys really enjoy school; they have great friends and a good relationship with the staff. I’ve been very impressed with the sports activities they get involved in with other Rushcliffe schools.
Key Information
Head Teacher: Beatrice Smith
Chair of Governors: Sander Tiel (stiel@willoughby.notts.sch.uk)
Type of School: County Primary Co-Educational Day School for 5-11 years
Contact Details
Address: Willoughby Primary School, Church Lane, Willoughby on the Wolds, LE126SS
01509 880620
Useful Links
Willoughby Primary School on the Ofsted website & the Parent View
Willoughby Primary School on the Dept. For Education website
Admissions: Standard reception criteria from Nottinghamshire CC