What did Ofsted judge Nelson Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Nelson Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Nelson Academy?

Nelson Academy has 386 pupils on roll.

What ages does Nelson Academy take?

Nelson Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Nelson Academy located?

Nelson Academy is located in Downham Market, PE38 9PF, Norfolk.

How do I apply to Nelson Academy?

Nelson Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

What is the largest ethnic background at Nelson Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 74.4% of pupils at Nelson Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Nelson Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Nelson Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Nelson Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Nelson Academy?: Nelson Academy has 386 pupils on roll.
What ages does Nelson Academy take?: Nelson Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Nelson Academy located?: Nelson Academy is located in Downham Market, PE38 9PF, Norfolk.
How do I apply to Nelson Academy?: Nelson Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
What is the largest ethnic background at Nelson Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 74.4% of pupils at Nelson Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Nelson Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Nelson Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Nelson Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Nelson Academy?: Nelson Academy has 386 pupils on roll.
What ages does Nelson Academy take?: Nelson Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Nelson Academy located?: Nelson Academy is located in Downham Market, PE38 9PF, Norfolk.
How do I apply to Nelson Academy?: Nelson Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
What is the largest ethnic background at Nelson Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 74.4% of pupils at Nelson Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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