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

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

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

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

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!

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

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...

Term dates   

Please note NCC change of holiday patterns from September 2019 which have a two week half term in October and shorter summer holidays. You can download full term dates here (PDF):  2024-2025   | 2025-2026 

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

01509 880620

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

Admissions: Standard reception criteria from Nottinghamshire CC