The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 423
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 51.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Head
- Mrs Sally Maddison
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hoewood Road, Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, NG6 8LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 655m away
The Bulwell Academy
Secondary · 772m away
Crabtree Farm Primary School
Primary · 901m away
Hempshill Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Cantrell Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Springfield Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Stanstead Flying High Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rufford Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Rufford Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rufford Primary and Nursery School?
Rufford Primary and Nursery School currently has 423 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rufford Primary and Nursery School take?
Rufford Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rufford Primary and Nursery School?
Rufford Primary and Nursery School is in Bulwell, NG6 8LE, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rufford Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Rufford Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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