Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School
Nottingham, NG5 8FQ · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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122nd of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.8/10 against 2,806 of them, against 4.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Eco-Club, receive instrumental tuition, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are close to the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the Eco-Club involve during the term? How does the after-school club structure its daily sessions?
What Ofsted said about Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School continues to be a good school. Pupils are happy, feel safe, and benefit from a warm atmosphere with strong behaviour and attendance. The curriculum is broad and balanced, with effective teaching in early reading and mathematics, though some areas require refinement to deepen pupil understanding.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "warm and welcoming atmosphere" and value opportunities for trips, sports, and arts clubs.
- The phonics programme is "ambitious" with staff demonstrating a "clear understanding of its principles," ensuring pupils receive necessary support to become fluent readers.
- Staff effectively teach mathematics, quickly identifying when pupils struggle and providing extra help, while promoting a love of reading through high-quality texts.
- Attendance is "strong and improving," and pupils behave well, understanding the school’s reward and sanction systems.
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised, with leaders managing workload effectively and maintaining an "open-door policy."
Areas to improve
- Support plans for some pupils with SEND lack precision; the school must ensure plans "clearly identify exactly what pupils with SEND need to know and be able to do."
- The curriculum does not always provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to "extend and deepen their understanding" or apply knowledge in different contexts.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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