Rufford Primary and Nursery School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Bulwell, East Midlands NG6 8LE · Nottingham
#1433 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands
#14964 of 15,697 nationally
About Rufford Primary and Nursery School
Rufford Primary and Nursery School is a local authority primary located in Bulwell, in the Nottingham local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 438 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 12.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1433rd of 1,516 ranked primary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (17th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 438; capacity filled 92.8%.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)49%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)53.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Rufford Primary and Nursery School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 438
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 53.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 49%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Rufford Primary and Nursery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School
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221 students · 655 m away
The Bulwell Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,051 students · 772 m away
Crabtree Farm Primary School
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358 students · 901 m away
Hempshill Hall Primary School
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400 students · 1.1 km away
Cantrell Primary and Nursery School
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381 students · 1.2 km away
Springfield Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
212 students · 1.3 km away
Stanstead Flying High Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
203 students · 1.7 km away
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Catholic Primary School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
243 students · 1.7 km away
Hucknall Flying High Academy
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
240 students · 2.1 km away
Park Vale Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
880 students · 2.1 km away
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Morven Park Primary and Nursery School
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The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rufford Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Rufford Primary and Nursery School has a Success Index (England) of 12.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1433 of 1,516 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Rufford Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Rufford Primary and Nursery School ranks #1433 of 1,516 primary schools in East Midlands and #14964 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rufford Primary and Nursery School?
Rufford Primary and Nursery School had 438 students in 2025.
Is Rufford Primary and Nursery School a primary school or a secondary school?
Rufford Primary and Nursery School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Rufford Primary and Nursery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rufford Primary and Nursery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.