Learning for Life – the Willoughby Way
“From the moment they start school, pupils feel special.” Ofsted 2021
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
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Spring Term 2024
Starts: Thursday 4th January
Half Term: Monday 12th February – Friday 16th February (INSET day Monday 19th)
Ends: Thursday 28th March
INSET Day: Monday 19th February
Summer Term 2024
Starts: Monday 15th April
Early May Bank holiday: Monday 6th May
Half Term: Monday 27th May – Friday 31st May
Ends: Wednesday 24th July
INSET: 25th & 26th July
Key Information
Head Teacher: Mrs Joanne Linnett
Chair of governors: Stephen Marshall (smarshall@willoughby.notts.sch.uk)
Type of School: County Primary Co-Educational Day School for 4-11 years
Contact Details
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