Rufford Primary and Nursery School
Hoewood Road, Bulwell, NG6 8LEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rufford Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Bulwell for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 117 schools in Nottingham. It ranks 68th of 73 primary schools in Nottingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 May 2015, report published 3 June 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 January 2024
This is a happy school. Pupils know and understand the 'Magnificent 7' school values. Pupils make links between these school values and the wider fundamental British values. As one pupil explained, 'The school helps prepare you for when you are an adult.' Almost all parents and carers who shared their views were positive about the school. They appreciate the range of trips and clubs that the school provides. Pupils benefit from opportunities such as the choir and art and craft clubs. The school has a clear behaviour policy and high expectations of good behaviour. Pupils agree the rules are fair. Most pupils understand why respect is an important value to show others. The school works hard to reinforce important messages about this. Not all pupils act on these messages. Some pupils do not treat each other with the respect they deserve. There is a minority of pupils who do not understand what respectful behaviours are. There are high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy the subjects they study. They benefit from the good quality of education that the school provides. Pupils' love of reading is a priority and helps them to develop the skills they need in school and beyond.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, teachers do not provide pupils with tasks that have been precisely matched to their understanding. As a result, some pupils in some subjects do not move their learning on when they are ready or remember as much of what they have studied as they could. The school should ensure that teachers have the information and skills they need to move pupils' learning on at the most appropriate point and to help pupils remember their learning.
- The school works hard to reinforce important messages about respectful behaviours. However, not all pupils demonstrate these behaviours consistently. This means that some pupils do not always treat each other with the respect they deserve. The school should ensure that all pupils understand what respectful behaviours are and how to demonstrate them.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
53 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
438 pupils on roll, with places for 472
Schools near Rufford Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Crabtree Farm Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Hempshill Hall Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Cantrell Primary and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| Springfield Academy | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sally Maddison
- Phone
- 01159155755
- Address
- Hoewood Road, Bulwell, NG6 8LE
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- URN
- 136232
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.