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Rufford Primary and Nursery School
Hoewood Road, Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, NG6 8LE, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.4 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
423
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, particularly with 49% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 83% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. The school serves a diverse community with 423 pupils, but its LocaleIQ score suggests it is better than only 16% of schools in terms of local context.
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Last inspected: 6 May 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.3%
Black African11.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.9.7%
White Other5.7%
Black Caribbean3.1%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black Other0.5%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.00408, -1.20600 · NG6 8LE
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN136232
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Rufford Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Rufford Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 May 2015.
Is Rufford Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Rufford Primary and Nursery School scores 16.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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