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Nelson Academy
Nursery Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9PF, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.7 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
403
Capacity
378
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in literacy and numeracy, where 63% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths—placing it in the top 56% nationally. While the percentage achieving a higher standard is lower at 4%, the school is better than 43% of others in the area, indicating a generally positive environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 30 November 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.9%
White Other14.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Black African1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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52.60649, 0.37497 · PE38 9PF
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN140363
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitenelsonacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Nelson Academy rated by Ofsted?
Nelson Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 November 2016.
Is Nelson Academy a good school?
Nelson Academy scores 42.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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