Rufford Primary and Nursery School
Primary · Community school · Ages 3–11 · Bulwell, Nottingham
Rufford Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Bulwell, Nottingham for ages 3–11 (community school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 25 January 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Hoewood Road, Bulwell, NG6 8LE
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Nottingham
- Pupils on roll
- 438 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 49.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 25 January 2024
Strengths
- “Almost all parents and carers who shared their views were positive about the school.”
- “They appreciate the range of trips and clubs that the school provides.”
- “The school has a clear behaviour policy and high expectations of good behaviour.”
To improve
- “Not all pupils act on these messages.”
- “Some pupils do not treat each other with the respect they deserve.”
- “There is a minority of pupils who do not understand what respectful behaviours are.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 21 March 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 49% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 40 first-preference applications, 41 offers in total, 40 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Nottingham.
- Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School 0.4 mi Standards maintained
- Crabtree Farm Primary School 0.6 mi Good
- Hempshill Hall Primary School 0.7 mi Not judged
- Cantrell Primary and Nursery School 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Springfield Academy 0.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Stanstead Flying High Academy 1.0 mi School remains Good
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School 1.1 mi Standards maintained
- Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School 1.3 mi Good