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.
Beatrice Smith , 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@willoughby.notts.sch.uk
Remembrance Day 2019
Our children marked Remembrance Day by making individual poppies and writing a message on the back. Each year group took a turn to plant their poppies before we had a minute's silence.
Summer Fun at the Park!
On a warm summer's day at the end of term in July, the whole school enjoyed a day at Willoughby Community Park! The children brought tents and set up camp to celebrate the end of term and Mr Guilder's retirement. They had a picnic lunch to say goodbye to Mr Guilder...
Children in Need 2018!
Our children helped to raise money for Children in Need today, by giving a donation to come to school in their pajamas! The School raised a fantastic £109.61. Everyone had a great day wearing pyjamas, doing Pudsey related activities and finishing off the...
Term dates
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
Spring Term 2019
Starts: Tuesday 7th January
Half Term: Monday 17th February – Friday 21st February (INSET on Mon 24th)
Ends: Friday 3rd April
INSET Day (Staff only) – Monday 6th January, Monday 24th February
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.
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: 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