Curiosity – Understanding – Independence
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…
Balance Bike Fun!
In March, we had a brilliant Balance Bike session run by instructors from Via East Midlands. All the Reception and Year 1 children took part. We practiced moving forwards in a controlled manner,...
ACE Sports: our new wraparound provision
ACE Sports launched our new wraparound provision from Monday 6th January. ACE Sports are based on site and offer high-quality wraparound care from 7.30am-9.00am and then from 3.30pm-6.00pm during...
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...
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