Schools in Bulwell
Nottinghamshire · Nottingham · 1 schools
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4
of 13 in & around Bulwell rated Good or Outstanding
Schools in Bulwell (1)
- Rufford Primary and Nursery School
Primary · Ages 3-11 · NG6 8LE
Ofsted: Good (2015)KS2: 66% expected (2025)
By type:Primary schools in Bulwell (1)
1
1 primary · 0 secondary
438
93% capacity used
0
0 outstanding · 0 good
472
34 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
68.0%
KS2 Maths
64.0%
School Capacity & Demand
Housing Growth Detected
69 new homes approved nearby. This could generate an estimated +17 primary and +12 secondary pupils.
Source: MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years)
Primary Schools
93% occupied · 34 spare places
Other schools near Bulwell
The closest schools in neighbouring towns and villages, by distance - useful if Bulwell's own schools don't cover the phase or place you need.
Crisp Vocational Provision
Special · Nottingham
Bulwell St Mary's Primary and Nursery School
Primary · Nottingham
The Bulwell Academy
Secondary · Nottingham
Crabtree Farm Primary School
Primary · Nottingham · Good
Hempshill Hall Primary School
Primary · Nottingham
Cantrell Primary and Nursery School
Primary · Nottingham
Springfield Academy
Primary · Nottingham
Stanstead Flying High Academy
Primary · Nottingham
Questions parents ask about schools in Bulwell
How many schools are there in Bulwell?
Bulwell has 1 open school.
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools
Are there any Outstanding schools in Bulwell?
None of the 1 graded schools in Bulwell currently holds an Outstanding rating. 1 is rated Good, so 100% are Good or better. Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall grades in September 2024, so these are the grades from each school's last full inspection.
Source: Ofsted
Do schools in Bulwell have catchment areas?
Most state schools in Bulwell have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, Nottingham allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.
How do I apply for a school place in Bulwell?
Apply to Nottingham through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
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