The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 9 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 44
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 34.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Kerry Lakin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Northfield Lane, Willoughton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5RT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Willoughton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Willoughton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Willoughton Primary School?
Willoughton Primary School currently has 44 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Willoughton Primary School take?
Willoughton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Willoughton Primary School?
Willoughton Primary School is in Gainsborough, DN21 5RT, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Willoughton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Willoughton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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