Is Willoughby Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 14 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 25th of 263 primary schools in Nottinghamshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Willoughby Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2023 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at Willoughby Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 60%).

How do I apply for a place at Willoughby Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Willoughby Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Willoughby Primary School

Church Lane, Willoughby-on-the-Wolds, Loughborough, LE12 6SS

Local ranking25th of 263 primary schools in Nottinghamshire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2023 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 April 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 14 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Cohort Size: 4

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 44
Boys: 25 (53%)
Girls: 22 (47%)
Capacity: 56 (84% full)
SEND: 22.7%
FSM Eligible: 6.8%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.3%
SEN Support: 20.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 10.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.1
Budget per Pupil: £10,903/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 97.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.3%

97.7%

White British

2.3%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01509880620

jlinnett@willoughby.notts.sch.uk

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Church Lane

Loughborough, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 122681
UKPRN: 10073930
Establishment No.: 2850

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