Thank you for visiting Willoughby Primary School’s website. I would like to extend a very warm welcome to you on behalf of the staff, governors and pupils.
Set in the undulating hills of Nottinghamshire, in the village of Willoughby on the Wolds, Willoughby Primary is one of the smallest schools in the country.
The advantage of this is that children and staff get to know each other well. Older children naturally interact with the younger children in a nurturing and supportive way, which is very special. This is reflected in some of the children’s comments:
“Because the school is small, everyone knows each other really well.” Ofsted 2021
“The best thing about the school is that we live together happily.” Ofsted 2021.
I am privileged to have the opportunity to lead alongside committed staff and governors to ensure that the pupils at Willoughby receive a wonderful experience at primary school to provide them with life-long happy memories, enable them to reach their full potential and inspire them for life-long learning – ‘Learning for Life.’
Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
With best wishes,
Mrs Joanne Linnett
Head Teacher
Our latest news…
Enterprise
On the 3rd of July, years 5 and 6 got into partners for Enterprise. We each had £5 to spend but we couldn’t go over the £10 pounds we were given in our pairs. The pairs were: Henry and Florence,...
Warning Zone Visit
On Monday 24th of June, the Yr5 and 6s went to place called Warning Zone to learn about safety and e-safety. We had to go to different rooms to learn about different dangers and in my group, we...
Bikeability around Willoughby!
A while ago, on Monday the 10th of June and Tuesday the 11th of June, the year fives and the year sixes did Bikeability. Two men came in: Paul and Sam and they taught us how to ride safely, using...
Pupil Parliament
On Friday the 14th of June, we went to pupil parliament at county hall of Nottingham. The Olympic bronze medal gymnast Sam Oldham came to tell us about his career and achievements. Next, we had a...
KS1 Multi-Sports at South Wolds
Some of our KS1 children were invited to attend a summer multi sports after school session at South Wolds Academy. They had a lot of fun trying out different sporting activities. Everyone was very...
Oh, We Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside!
Class 1 had a fabulous Seaside Day in school on Wednesday 12th June as we’ve been learning all about the seaside for our topic this half term. On our seaside day we learnt all about the seaside and...
Autumn Term 2025
Starts: Wednesday 3rd September
Half Term: Monday 20th October – Friday 31st October
Ends: Friday 19th December
Spring Term 2026
Starts: Monday 5th January
Half Term: Monday 16th February– Friday 20th February
Ends: Friday 27th March
INSET Day Monday 23rd February
Key Information
Head Teacher: Mrs Joanne Linnett
Co-Chairs of governors: Mrs Rebecca Kealy & Mr Nicholas Brown
Type of School: County Primary Co-Educational Day School for 4-11 years
Contact Details
Please address all queries to our Office Manager Mrs Laura Shepherd
Address: Willoughby Primary School, Church Lane, Willoughby on the Wolds, LE126SS
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