Rufford Primary and Nursery School vs The Bulwell Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 772 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rufford Primary and Nursery School
Bulwell · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
438 students
The Bulwell Academy
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,051 students
| Measure | Rufford Primary and Nursery School Bulwell, East Midlands | The Bulwell Academy Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1433 of 1,516 | #303 of 329 |
| National rank | #14964 of 15,697 | #3756 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 438 | 1,051 |
| Pupils on roll | 438 | 1,051 |
| Free school meals | 53.8% | 55.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 100.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 46.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bulwell | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.rufford.nottingham.sch.uk | www.bulwellacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Bulwell Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.3 vs 12.7).
- •The Bulwell Academy is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 438.
- •Rufford Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while The Bulwell Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Rufford Primary and Nursery School better than The Bulwell Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Bulwell Academy ranks higher (16.3 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 Rufford Primary and Nursery School and The Bulwell Academy?
About 772 m in a straight line, between Bulwell and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rufford Primary and Nursery School: 438. The Bulwell Academy: 1,051. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rufford Primary and Nursery School and The Bulwell Academy rank in East Midlands?
Rufford Primary and Nursery School is 1433rd of 1,516 and The Bulwell Academy is 303rd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).