Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School
Calverton Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8FQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Nottingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 101st of 186 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 July 2013, report published 10 September 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 December 2023
Pupils say that they are happy and feel safe at school. They appreciate the warm and welcoming atmosphere and the opportunities to learn about different subjects. Pupils value the many trips and visits to local areas of historical interest, such as Creswell Crags. Many of them enjoy participating in sports and arts-based clubs. They like meeting pupils from other schools in the trust at performances and sports competitions. During lessons and social times, pupils behave well. They do not feel that bullying happens much. When problems occur, pupils say that staff respond quickly and fairly. They are clear that the school's approach to rewarding positive behaviour is helpful. Pupils say that there are a range of opportunities to lead other pupils. The highly valued school council identifies fundraising and charitable opportunities. The eco-team ensures that pupils think about the importance of protecting the environment. Children settle well into the early years. They know the importance of 'super sitting and good listening'. Pupils are keen to talk about their learning. They enjoy opportunities to deepen their thinking through independent tasks. They are keen to benefit from more of these activities in other subjects.
What the school should improve
- Support plans for some pupils with SEND lack precision. They do not always identify precisely what pupils need to focus on. The school should ensure that plans clearly identify exactly what pupils with SEND need to know and be able to do. The school should ensure that pupils are offered further specific opportunities to develop important knowledge and skills.
- The curriculum does not always provide pupils with sufficient opportunities to extend and deepen their understanding. Not all pupils have the chance to use the knowledge that they have gained to apply it in different contexts. The school should ensure that all pupils build knowledge, embed it and use it successfully.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
64 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
420 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood Infant and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Killisick Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Robert Mellors Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Arnold Mill Primary and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Arnold View Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EQUALS TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Natalie Betts
- Phone
- 01159560995
- Address
- Calverton Road, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8FQ
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- URN
- 147506
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.