Willoughton Primary School
Northfield Lane, Willoughton, Gainsborough, DN21 5RTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Willoughton Primary School is a primary school in Gainsborough for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 5th of 16 primary schools in Gainsborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 September 2018, report published 4 October 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 March 2024
Pupils at Willoughton Primary say they enjoy coming to school. In the words of one pupil: 'We like how it has a community feel.' Pupils are polite and respectful to each other and to visitors. They take great pride in their school. Pupils know and understand the school's values of 'Courage, Excellence, Determination, Respect, Inspiration and Compassion' (CEDRIC). They often refer to CEDRIC when explaining what they are doing, and why. By Year 6, pupils are confident and thoughtful individuals. They talk fondly of their school and the importance of being the most senior pupils. Pupils behave well. Older pupils understand and value being positive role models for younger pupils. Playtimes are happy and harmonious. Pupils of all ages share the playground, showing consideration towards each other. Pupils say that they feel very safe and cared for by the adults in school. Bullying and disagreements between pupils are rare. On the very rare occasion when they do happen, pupils trust adults to sort things out quickly and for good.
What the school should improve
- Not all subjects are as well developed as early reading and mathematics. In some subjects, the plans are not clear enough about the precise knowledge that pupils need to learn. As a result, their knowledge of key information is not always secure. The school needs to define more precisely what pupils must know and remember, and by when. This will help teachers to more accurately assess what pupils need to learn next.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
7 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
42 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Willoughton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemswell Cliff Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 17% met the expected standard |
| Kirton Lindsey Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Corringham CofE VC Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Waddingham Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kerry Lakin
- Phone
- 01427668381
- Address
- Northfield Lane, Willoughton, Gainsborough, DN21 5RT
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120487
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.