Welcome to Willoughby Primary School
We are a happy, village school with a friendly, family atmosphere.
Our aspiration is that all of our children will achieve success at Willoughby School, regardless of age, ability or personal circumstances.
Our staff devote a great deal of our time to planning for the educational and social achievement of our children. Our hope is children who come to Willoughby School will quickly feel at home and enjoy learning here.
Mr Alan Guilder, Head Teacher
We have been rated as Outstanding by OFSTED Inspectors and in 2015, we were ranked number 1 in the Primary Schools League tables for Nottinghamshire.
We also have a 100% success rate for pupils who take entrance exams for independent schools in the area.
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@willougby.notts.sch.uk
Recent Newsletters
Catch up on our news, key dates & successes!
The School Day
Learn about timings of the day, school lunches and more.
The Curriculum
Discover details of the subjects we teach, SEN & homework.
My daughter is now in Year 3 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.
Term dates
Summer Term 2019
Starts: Tuesday 23rd April
Half Term: Monday 27th May – Friday 31st May
Ends: Wednesday 24th July
Bank Holiday – Monday 6th May
INSET Day (Staff only) – Friday 21st June
Autumn Term 2019
Starts: Tuesday 3rd September
Half term: Monday 21st October – Friday 1st November
Ends: Friday 20th December
INSET Days (staff only) – Friday 30th August (Admin Day); Monday 2nd September
Key Information
Headteacher: Mr Alan Guilder, BSc (Hons) | PGCE Primary | NPQH
Chair of Governors: Dr Adrian Bath
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
Phone: 01509 880620 | Fax: 01509 881834
Email: office@willoughby.notts.sch.uk
Useful Links
Willoughby Primary School on the Ofsted website & the Parent View
Willoughby Primary School on the Dept. For Education website
Nottinghamshire CC school term dates
Admissions: Standard reception criteria from Nottinghamshire CC