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…
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...
Music Lessons News
Lessons in the ukelele, piano & guitar are now available through our partnership with MG Music Tuition and lessons in drumming via our partnership with Rockley Music. If your child is interested...
A Ghostly Author Visit!
We recently had a visit from local author, Rachel Hoult. Rachel came to Willoughby to give us a taster of her debut book, ‘The Ghosts in the Dolls House’. Class 2 got to meet some of the characters,...
A Visit from The Dogs Trust
Last week, we had a visit from Sarah at Dogs Trust who delivered an assembly and workshops to the children. The children took part in engaging workshops aimed at empowering them with the knowledge...
Coram Life Education Visit
We had a fantastic visit from Coram Life Education during which, the EYFS and Year 1 children met Harold the Giraffe and his friends. They looked at how to keep our bodies healthy with food,...
Diwali Celebrations
Over the last week, children at Willoughby have learned about the story of Rama and Sita, made Rangoli patterns with rice and diva lamps.
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