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Bunny CofE Primary School

Bunny CofE Primary School

Rushcliffe, NG11 6QWPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

103%

Capacity

108

Pupils

6.6x

Demand

About Bunny CofE Primary School

Bunny CofE Primary School punches well above the Nottinghamshire average for its type. While the local authority average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 sits at 61%, Bunny achieves a striking 91%. That gap of 30 percentage points is significant and places the school third out of 286 primary schools in the county. Its ranking score of 91 puts it just behind Harworth CofE Academy and John Blow Primary School, but within the top five in Rushcliffe. The school also performs strongly on higher standards: 9% of pupils reach the higher benchmark in all three subjects, and average scaled scores in reading and maths both hit 110. For a small village primary with just 108 pupils, these outcomes suggest a focused, academically effective environment.

The school’s most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in 2013, rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. A subsequent ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed that the school remains Good. The previous inspection, back in 2008, also rated it Good, so the school has maintained a consistent standard over time. At Key Stage 2, 91% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths individually, and 45% achieved the higher standard in maths. Progress scores are not available in the data, but the attainment figures are well above the local norm. The school has no sixth form, as it is a primary, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three.

Bunny CofE Primary is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26, it received 59 applications for just 9 places, a ratio of over 6.5 to one, and all first-preference applicants were offered places. The school’s facilities include a sports hall, playing fields, a forest school, a sensory room, and a chapel, reflecting its Church of England character. Sports on offer include tennis, netball, swimming and cricket, while clubs range from drama and choir to gardening and eco club. The school has identified SEND provisions for moderate learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a small, high-performing village school that suits families who value strong academic results in a close-knit setting and are prepared for a competitive admissions process.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Street, Nottingham, Rushcliffe, NG11 6QW
HeadteacherVictoria White
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Number of Pupils108
Free School Meals (FSM)6.1%
School Capacity108 / 105 (103% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (21 Jul 2022): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (91%)

241st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 5%

20th of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 5%

1st of 32

In Rushcliffe

Top 5%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

91%

Expected Standard

9%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 110
Expected:91%
Higher:36%
Writing
Expected:91%
Higher:9%
MathsAvg Score: 110
Expected:91%
Higher:45%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -9%

'22/23

100%

'23/24

91%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsArt StudiosLibrarySports HallSensory RoomICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisNetballAthleticsGymnasticsSwimmingRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningEco ClubChoirArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

9

Applications

59

Extremely High Demand

Very competitive - significantly more applications than places

Applications to places ratio6.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

9 families put this school as their 1st choice (15% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:25-18:00

Source: bunnyprimaryschool.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Class profile

2024/25
Pupils per teacherBelow average
21.0pupils per qualified teacher

Half of schools in England do better than this.

Average class sizeTop 25% of schools
21.6pupils per class

Better than 75% of schools in England.

Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.

Pupils & demographics

2024/25
Free school meals6.1%

Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).

English as additional language3.7%

Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.

Ethnic background

  • White British87.0%
  • Mixed4.7%
  • Asian2.8%
  • White (other)1.9%

Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.

Attendance & Behaviour

2024/25
Overall attendanceTop 25% of schools
96.6%

Better than 75% of schools in England.

Persistent absenteesTop 25% of schools
4.5%

Better than 75% of schools in England.

Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.

Fixed-period suspensionsTop 25% of schools
0.0 per 100

Better than 75% of schools in England.

A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.

Permanent exclusionsLike most schools
None

Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.

Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.

Catchment & Local Competition

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Real catchment (council data)
1 mile reference
Last admitted distance · 2025/26

3.60 kmstraight line

3.50 km3.60 km35952025

Green ring on the map shows the effective catchment for 2025/26. Check your address below.

Schools within 1 mile (reference area)

1

Total schools

1

Oversubscribed

1

Primary

Low competition area

Cutoff distances vary year to year and apply only to applicants who reach the distance criterion. Faith, sibling, and SEND priorities take precedence.

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Bunny CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01159212727www.bunnyprimaryschool.com

Church Street, Nottingham

Rushcliffe, NG11 6QW

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Church Street, Nottingham

Rushcliffe, NG11 6QW

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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