Willoughby Academy
URN: 147414 • Bourne PE10 9JD
Overview
- Name
- Willoughby Academy
- URN
- 147414
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vicki Billyard (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01778425203
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- South Road, Bourne PE10 9JD
Summary
Willoughby Academy is a mixed special academy located in Bourne, Lincolnshire, catering to pupils aged 2 to 19 with moderate to profound learning needs. The school aims to inspire excellence in both academic and personal development within a safe and nurturing environment. Willoughby Academy is committed to providing individualised learning experiences tailored to each pupil's unique requirements.
The curriculum focuses on developing essential skills such as communication, independence, and life skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future educational and adult life. The academy prides itself on high-quality teaching and a positive school culture, which promotes a love of learning and encourages pupils to make rapid progress across all subjects.
Willoughby Academy is part of the Priory Federation of Academies Trust, which upholds values of wisdom, curiosity, generosity, courage, and passion. The school fosters strong links with the local community, enhancing the educational experience and supporting the holistic development of its pupils. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum focuses on developing essential skills such as communication, independence, and life skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future educational and adult life. The academy prides itself on high-quality teaching and a positive school culture, which promotes a love of learning and encourages pupils to make rapid progress across all subjects.
Willoughby Academy is part of the Priory Federation of Academies Trust, which upholds values of wisdom, curiosity, generosity, courage, and passion. The school fosters strong links with the local community, enhancing the educational experience and supporting the holistic development of its pupils. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Sensory and Physical (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Skip to content ↓ (other)
- Latest News Attendance for week ending 10th October = 93% (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Willoughby School (58.8)
- Witham Hall School (40.6)
Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 145
- Pupils
- 144
- Boys
- 97
- Girls
- 47
- FSM %
- 36.30
- Open date
- 2019-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 144 | 97 | 47 | 145 | 36.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 140 | 95 | 45 | 141 | 39.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 129 | 88 | 41 | 135 | 32.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 129 | 88 | 41 | 129 | 32.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 110 | 75 | 35 | 99 | 30.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 98 | 65 | 33 | 86 | 23.10 |
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