Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School
URN: 147506 • Nottingham NG5 8FQ
Overview
- Name
- Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School
- URN
- 147506
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EQUALS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Linda Barbuti (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01159560995
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Calverton Road, Nottingham NG5 8FQ
Summary
Richard Bonington Primary and Nursery School is an academy converter located in Arnold, Nottingham, serving a diverse community of 449 pupils with a capacity of 420. Established in the 1950s and named after local artist Richard Parkes Bonington, the school boasts extensive grounds and facilities, including a newly opened £1.5 million foundation unit equipped with modern technology.
The school aims to foster a friendly and caring atmosphere, promoting happy, confident, and independent learners. Its curriculum is designed to be creative and engaging, enhanced by outdoor provisions such as OPAL play and a Forest School program. Richard Bonington Primary values the partnership between home and school, working closely with families to support each child's development and aspirations.
With a commitment to inclusivity and high standards, the school encourages children to discover their talents and strive for excellence. Parents interested in enrolling their children can attend open days to learn more about the school environment and meet the staff.
The school aims to foster a friendly and caring atmosphere, promoting happy, confident, and independent learners. Its curriculum is designed to be creative and engaging, enhanced by outdoor provisions such as OPAL play and a Forest School program. Richard Bonington Primary values the partnership between home and school, working closely with families to support each child's development and aspirations.
With a commitment to inclusivity and high standards, the school encourages children to discover their talents and strive for excellence. Parents interested in enrolling their children can attend open days to learn more about the school environment and meet the staff.
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Key details
- LA
- Nottinghamshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EQUALS TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 449
- Boys
- 220
- Girls
- 229
- FSM %
- 21.50
- Open date
- 2019-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 449 | 220 | 229 | 420 | 21.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 459 | 232 | 227 | 420 | 15.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 474 | 239 | 235 | 420 | 12.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 474 | 239 | 235 | 420 | 12.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 472 | 242 | 230 | 420 | 12.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 491 | 252 | 239 | 420 | 10.10 |
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