Willoughby Primary School
Community primary school in Loughborough (Nottinghamshire).
Location
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At Willoughby Primary School, we nurture a vibrant and inclusive community where every child is inspired to be curious , to understand the world and one another, and to grow as confident, independent learners.
Rooted in the principles of respect, democracy, and individual liberty, we prepare our pupils not only for academic success but also to become thoughtful, responsible citizens within our small school community and beyond. We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, valued, and empowered to ask questions, explore ideas, and take ownership of their learning.
Our school is a place where curiosity is celebrated, where differences are understood and respected, and where every child is encouraged to think critically and develop independence . We are deeply committed to the wellbeing of our planet.
Through meaningful experiences in and with nature, our pupils learn the importance of sustainability, stewardship, and the positive impact they can have on their local and global environment.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Gymnastics
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 122681
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Constituency
- Rushcliffe
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Nick Brown | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Beccie Basigara | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Rebecca Kealy | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Louise Morris | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Gary Johnson | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Robert Allison | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Charlotte Lumby | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Joanne Linnett | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mr Stephen Marshall Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Alice Smith Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr David Harris Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record