SchoolScoresRufford Primary and Nursery School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Hoewood Road, Bulwell, NG6 8LE
0115 915 5755 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 May 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 January 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
26 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Nottingham comparisons use the 35 of its 74 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 39 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 12th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 90% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 11th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 12th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 10 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 5th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 53% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 19 parents who had raised a concern 9th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 8th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Nottingham figures pool parents at the Nottingham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
53 pupils in this year group.
49% — 12 points below the Nottingham average, and 13 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 49% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 60% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Nottingham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 41 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 40 |
| Of those, offered a place | 40 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 51 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 74 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 54.0% | 38.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 67th highest of 74 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 74 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.3% | 15.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 64th highest of 74 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.9% | 39.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 36th lowest of 74 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 44th lowest of 74 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.3% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 67th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.3 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 51st lowest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.47% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 56th highest of 74 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 34% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.2 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 41st highest of 74 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 44% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.4 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 48th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 36% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 12.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Crabtree Farm Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hempshill Hall Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cantrell Primary and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024, before conversion)
- Springfield Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanstead Flying High Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hucknall Flying High Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rosslyn Park Primary and Nursery School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westglade Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Rufford Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Rufford Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 May 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 January 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Rufford Primary and Nursery School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Rufford Primary and Nursery School?
92% of the 26 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Rufford Primary and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Rufford Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 40 families put Rufford Primary and Nursery School as their first choice for 41 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 40 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136232.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.