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…
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.
Remembrance Day 2023
For Remembrance Day, the Class 2 children painted beautiful poppies based on Georgia O’Keefe’s Oriental Poppies. All the children in the school contributed to making a wreath, which we took to lay...
Trip to Sudbury Museum of Childhood
As part of our History topic, Class 1 went to Childhood Museum at Sudbury to explore toys of the past. The children investigated old and new toys by looking at the materials used and how they were...
The police came to school!
As part of Reception's topic, people who help us, the police came to talk about their role. They talked about stranger danger and road safety. The children were then shown the police equipment and...
Sports Day 2023
Sports Day 2023 was a great success! We managed to dodge the looming rain clouds and he children all competed in the traditional races that Willoughby children know and love! The Red, White and...
Spring Term 2025
Starts: Monday 6th January
Half Term: Monday 17th February – Friday 21st February
Ends: Friday 4th April
Summer Term 2025
Starts: Tuesday 22nd April
Half Term: Monday 26th May– Friday 30th May
Ends: Friday 25th July
Early May Bank holiday: Monday 5th May
Admin Days: Monday 28th July & Tuesday 29th July
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
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