Willoughby Primary School, Loughborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Willoughby Primary is a vibrant school where children thrive academically and personally. The school excels at teaching the basics - reading, writing and maths - with results above the national average. Leadership is passionate about inclusion, ensuring all pupils, including those facing challenges, receive the support they need to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics, with phonics screening results above national average
- Strong behavior and attendance with clear, consistently applied expectations and high attendance rates
- Effective early years provision that prepares children well for Year 1
- Inclusive culture with improved systems to identify and support pupils with additional needs
- Passionate leadership that has successfully driven curriculum development and raised achievement
Areas for Improvement
- Some year groups lack precisely defined curriculum knowledge, making it harder for teachers to build on prior learning
- Teachers sometimes do not adapt their teaching quickly enough when pupils haven't understood something
- Checks on pupil understanding don't always identify misconceptions or gaps in knowledge
- A few pupils with SEND don't always receive support as quickly or precisely as needed in lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, sports competitions, music lessons, concerts, dramatic performances, author discussions, visits from members of parliament, visits to Houses of Parliament, school trips, thematic events
Willoughby Primary School provides a high-quality education with an ambitious curriculum and strong leadership. The school has made significant improvements in recent years, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics achievement.
At a Glance
6.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
47 pupils
56 capacity
9 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Loughborough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Loughborough
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
10,563
Applications
7,998
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(15)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.08609%
Overall absence
5.55556%
Persistent absence
36
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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