Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School
107%
Capacity
449
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School
Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Gedling community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 449 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Linda Barbuti, it falls under Nottinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6770th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 32 in Gedling.
Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 36 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Athletics, Tennis, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Choir, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Gedling, Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Calverton Road, Nottingham, Gedling, NG5 8FQ |
| Headteacher | Linda Barbuti |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 449 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.5% |
| School Capacity | 449 / 420 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Dec 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6770th of 13,686
Nationally
609th of 1,353
In East Midlands
20th of 32
In Gedling
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
85
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Calverton Road, Nottingham
Gedling, NG5 8FQ
Journey to School
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