Crabtree Farm Primary School vs Rufford Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 901 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crabtree Farm Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
358 students
Rufford Primary and Nursery School
Bulwell · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
438 students
| Measure | Crabtree Farm Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Rufford Primary and Nursery School Bulwell, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1378 of 1,516 | #1433 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14487 of 15,697 | #14964 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 358 | 438 |
| Pupils on roll | 358 | 438 |
| Free school meals | 68.7% | 53.8% |
| Capacity filled | 74.6% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Bulwell |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.crabtreefarmprimary.com/ | www.rufford.nottingham.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Crabtree Farm Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.6 vs 12.7).
- •Crabtree Farm Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 49%).
- •Rufford Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 358.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crabtree Farm Primary School better than Rufford Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Crabtree Farm Primary School ranks higher (16.6 vs 12.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Crabtree Farm Primary School and Rufford Primary and Nursery School?
About 901 m in a straight line, between Nottingham and Bulwell in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crabtree Farm Primary School: 358. Rufford Primary and Nursery School: 438. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crabtree Farm Primary School and Rufford Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Crabtree Farm Primary School is 1378th of 1,516 and Rufford Primary and Nursery School is 1433rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).