Nelson Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Nursery Road Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9PF |
| Phone | 01366383824 |
| Reference Number | 140363 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 403 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.59%
Girls: 45.41% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 21 | 50 |
| 2 | 27 | 19 | 46 |
| 3 | 32 | 20 | 52 |
| 4 | 26 | 31 | 57 |
| 5 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| 6 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.9% |
| White, Other | 14.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| African | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-12-15 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-08 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-11-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School
Hillcrest, Bexwell Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9ND |
0.74 miles |
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Wimbotsham and Stow Academy
Chapel Lane, Wimbotsham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3QH |
1.12 miles |
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Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School
19 Ryston Road, Denver, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0DP |
1.23 miles |
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Holy Cross Church of England Primary School
School Road, Runcton Holme, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0EL |
3.36 miles |
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Hilgay Riverside Academy
Church Road, Hilgay, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0JL |
3.39 miles |
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Watlington Community Primary School
Rectory Lane, Watlington, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0HU |
4.48 miles |
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Magdalen Academy
Park Crescent, Magdalen, Magdalen Academy, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3BU |
4.61 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Downham Market Academy
Bexwell Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9LL |
0.59 miles |