Open State Primary Mixed

Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery

The Broadway, Loughton, IG10 3SR
487 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
29.20% FSM %
244 Boys
243 Girls
About Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery

Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Loughton and the surrounding area in Essex. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 487 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Teresa Phillips.

Information on Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Epping Forest
Parliamentary Constituency Epping Forest
Ward Loughton Roding
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10069677
URN 115309
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Rhian Jenkins Chair of Governors 25/09/2023 25/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Janine Ashwell Governor 10/06/2024 09/06/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Jackie Burgess Governor 24/09/2025 23/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Lorna Ford Richards Governor 25/09/2021 24/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Emma Hill Governor 05/07/2022 04/07/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Kate Kirk Governor 12/07/2023 11/07/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Stuart Leigh Governor 11/12/2019 10/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Teresa Phillips Governor 01/01/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Emma Stratford Governor 12/07/2023 11/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Chijioke Ubah Governor 11/07/2022 10/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Loughton, Essex.
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery has 487 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery is Miss Teresa Phillips.
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery is at The Broadway, Loughton, IG10 3SR, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery: Does not have a sixth form.
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Teresa Phillips
The Broadway, Loughton, IG10 3SR
Location
Quick Summary
URN 115309
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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