Willoughby Primary School
Loughborough, LE12 6SS · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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144th of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,073 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 5.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2022/23 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2022/23 | 29.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Willoughby Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2022/23, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 62%. A further 29.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally. The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Wake and Shake club, play cricket, and participate in Young Voices. Trips include visits to the Houses of Parliament, Go Ape!, the Civil War Centre, and the Explorer Academy. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 47 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific activities does the Wake and Shake club involve? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from this primary setting to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Willoughby Primary School
Overview
Willoughby Primary School is described as a "vibrant hive of activity" where pupils benefit from positive relationships and a distinctive "family feel." The report states that the school is fulfilling the "expected standard" of education, with leaders having worked diligently to improve curriculum delivery and raise expectations for behaviour and achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils generally "secure the essential knowledge" they need, with achievement in mathematics rising and phonics results above the national average.
- Attendance rates are high with "very low rates of persistent absence," supported by close monitoring and personalised help for those who struggle.
- Behaviour is consistently good, with pupils understanding expectations and bullying being rare; staff respond "swiftly and effectively" to concerns.
- The early years curriculum provides a "flying start," ensuring children master essential skills in language, reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Leaders have created an "inclusive culture" where disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs achieve typically in line with their peers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must complete curriculum refinements to ensure the knowledge different year groups need to learn is "clearly defined."
- Staff should consistently enable pupils to build knowledge from their starting points and improve the clarity of their explanations.
- Staff need to check pupils’ knowledge systematically and use assessment information to adapt teaching and address misconceptions.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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