Willoughton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Northfield Lane Willoughton Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 5RT |
| Phone | 01427668381 |
| Reference Number | 120487 |
Willoughton Primary School has maintained its status as a good school, demonstrating a positive school culture where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. The school has successfully fostered a sense of community, with pupils exhibiting polite and respectful behavior. The curriculum, particularly in early reading and mathematics, shows significant strengths, although some subjects lack clarity in what pupils are required to learn, leading to minor gaps in knowledge. As this is the school's first ungraded inspection since its previous good rating in September 2018, there have also been leadership changes and a recent federation with another school, providing additional support and shared governance.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 44 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.45%
Girls: 54.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 14.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 13 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 4 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 100% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 11 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 08 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a strong sense of community and pride in their school.
- Early years provision has improved significantly.
- Strong phonics and early reading instruction, leading to good attainment.
- Teachers effectively check pupils' knowledge in mathematics.
- High expectations of behavior result in a courteous and respectful environment.
- The school provides good support for pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum lacks clarity in some subjects, including art and design, leading to potential gaps in knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | ||
| Writing | 0.8 | ||
| Maths | -0.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 2 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Hemswell Cliff Primary School
Capper Avenue, Hemswell Cliff, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5XS |
2.49 miles |
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Kirton Lindsey Primary Academy
Cornwall Street, Kirton Lindsey, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 4EH |
3.01 miles |
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Corringham CofE VC Primary School
Middle Street, Corringham, Corringham Ce Primary School, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5QS |
3.76 miles |
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Waddingham Primary School
The Green, Waddingham, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 4SX |
3.82 miles |
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Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School
Blyton Cum Laughton Primary, High Street, Blyton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 3JX |
4.81 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Kirton Academy
Redbourne Mere, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire, DN21 4NN |
3.48 miles |