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Rufford Primary and Nursery School
Goodgraded 25/01/2024Ages 3–11423 pupils
Rufford Primary and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bulwell, within the Nottingham local authority. The school has around 423 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/01/2024, Rufford Primary and Nursery School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Bulwell can view Rufford Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 25/01/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)53%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score101
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake49.8%
Free school meals49.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language21.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled88%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.8%
Attendance94.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher17.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence16.5%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bulwell
All schools in Bulwell →Crabtree Farm Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miBulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.4 miThe Bulwell AcademyRequires Improvement · 0.5 miHempshill Hall Primary School0.7 miSpringfield AcademyGood · 0.8 miCantrell Primary and Nursery SchoolInadequate · 0.7 mi
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