Willington Primary School
Trent Avenue, Willington, Derby, DE65 6DNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Willington Primary School is a primary school in Derby for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 8th of 86 primary schools in Derby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 July 2024, report published 10 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 July 2024
Willington Primary School has a strong sense of community. There is a clear vision to ensure that it is a place 'Where Pupils Succeed'. This is a mantra for pupils and staff alike. The school's values of 'REACH: respect, empathy, aspiration, collaboration, honesty', guide pupils successfully in their actions. They help them explore who they are and how they should treat others. This is an inclusive school. It is resolutely focused on doing the best for all its pupils. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do particularly well. Pupils are respectful of the characteristics that make people similar and different. Pupils are happy attending this school. They rise to the high expectations the school has for behaviour. Lunchtime is a joyous occasion because pupils have access to a lot of activities. The school makes sure pupils look after themselves. They learn how to climb trees safely and make dens. There are many opportunities for pupils to make a positive difference to others and the school. School councillors bid for funding to make a science pond. Librarians organise the library and order exciting new books. Playground pals make sure everyone has fun at playtime.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum does not make clear the most important content pupils need to know and remember. Therefore, pupils do not build a strong knowledge base over time. Leaders should ensure that key knowledge in these subjects is set out in more detail so it is clear what pupils should know and by when.
- The school is still developing some aspects of its leadership. In a small number of subjects, the school has not yet checked how well the curriculum is being implemented. As a result, clear guidance is not yet provided on how to improve the teaching of the curriculum in these subjects. The school should ensure that all leaders have the skills and expertise they need so that they can lead their subjects and support teachers effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
207 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Willington Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Wystan's School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Findern Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Repton Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| Egginton Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kate Spencer Lovesey
- Phone
- 01283702156
- Address
- Trent Avenue, Willington, Derby, DE65 6DN
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 112701
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.