Nelson Primary School
Nelson Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Richmond Upon Thames for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 227 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Nelson Primary School is Good, from an inspection in November 2023. In 2025, 59% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: November 2023. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Nelson Road Whitton Twickenham TW2 7BU |
| Reference Number | 145122 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 227 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.42%
Girls: 47.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 37.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 2 | 16 | 9 | 25 |
| 3 | 19 | 23 | 42 |
| 4 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 5 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 6 | 24 | 20 | 44 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 41.9% |
| White, Other | 21.6% |
| Indian | 7.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.7% |
| Asian, Other | 5.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% |
| African | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
Nelson Primary School has transitioned from its previous inspection rating of requires improvement to a good rating across all key areas, reflecting significant progress since its last review. The school fosters a warm and welcoming environment where students feel safe and valued. The leadership team has high expectations, offering a well-structured curriculum that supports solid academic growth, including for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). While assessment practices are in place, there are inconsistencies that need to be addressed to enhance student understanding further.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud of their school and describe it as kind and welcoming.
- Leaders have high expectations of pupils and provide an ambitious curriculum.
- Pupils behave well and bullying is rare.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- A wide range of enrichment activities is offered.
- Staff feel well supported and valued in their roles.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in assessment practices limit depth of learning.
- New policies and systems are not fully embedded, leading to confusion among stakeholders.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | 105 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 104 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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 | -0.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -0.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 0.5 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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| Second Preference | 22 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 31 | 7 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Nelson Road, Whitton, Twickenham, TW2 7BB |
0.05 miles |
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Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School
Hospital Bridge Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 6LF |
0.36 miles |
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Heathfield Junior School
Cobbett Road, Twickenham, TW2 6EN |
0.56 miles |
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Heathfield Infant School
Cobbett Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 6EN |
0.56 miles |
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Chase Bridge Primary School
Kneller Road, Twickenham, TW2 7DE |
0.68 miles |
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Trafalgar Infant School
Gothic Road, Twickenham, TW2 5EH |
0.72 miles |
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Suffah Primary School
Hounslow Jamia Masjid, 367 Wellington Road South, Hounslow, TW4 5HU |
0.72 miles |
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The Orchard Primary School
Orchard Road, Hounslow, TW4 5JW |
0.83 miles |
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Chatsworth Primary School
Heath Road, Hounslow, TW3 2NW |
0.84 miles |
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Grove Road Primary School
Cromwell Road, Hounslow, TW3 3QQ |
0.94 miles |
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Trafalgar Junior School
Elmsleigh Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 5EG |
0.95 miles |
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Twickenham Primary Academy
57 Colne Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 6QF |
1.08 miles |
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Archdeacon Cambridge's Church of England Primary School
The Green, Twickenham, TW2 5TU |
1.13 miles |
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Hounslow Town Primary School
School Road, Hounslow, TW3 1QZ |
1.14 miles |
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St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School
Clifden Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 4LT |
1.18 miles |
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Crane Park Primary School
Norman Avenue, Hanworth, Feltham, Middlesex, TW13 5LN |
1.19 miles |
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The Mall School
185 Hampton Road, Twickenham, TW2 5NQ |
1.21 miles |
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St Michael and St Martin Catholic Primary School
Belgrave Road, Hounslow, TW4 7AG |
1.23 miles |
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Ivybridge Primary School
Summerwood Road, Mogden Lane, Isleworth, TW7 7QB |
1.24 miles |
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St James's Catholic Primary School
260 Stanley Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 5NP |
1.26 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Turing House School
Hospital Bridge Road, Twickenham, TW2 6LH |
0.34 miles |
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Twickenham School
Percy Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 6JW |
0.61 miles |
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The Heathland School
Wellington Road South, Hounslow, TW4 5JD |
0.72 miles |
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The Richmond upon Thames School
Egerton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 7SL |
0.88 miles |
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Capella House School
Egerton Road, Twickenham, TW2 7SL |
0.88 miles |
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Clarendon School
Egerton Road, Twickenham, TW2 7SL |
0.89 miles |
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Waldegrave School
Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 5LH |
1.04 miles |
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Strathmore School
Station Road, Twickenham, TW1 4DQ |
1.17 miles |
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St Mark's Catholic School
106 Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3EJ |
1.2 miles |
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St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School
Clifden Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 4LT |
1.22 miles |
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Lift Kingsley
Cecil Road, Hounslow, TW3 1AX |
1.23 miles |
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St Catherine's School
Cross Deep, UK, TW1 4QJ |
1.46 miles |
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Kneller Hall School
Pope's Villa, Cross Deep, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 4QG |
1.46 miles |
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Lampton Academy
Lampton Avenue, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW3 4EP |
1.69 miles |
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Gumley House RC Convent School, FCJ
St John's Road, Isleworth, TW7 6XF |
1.73 miles |
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Seva Education Twickenham
11 Waldegrave Park, Twickenham, TW1 4TL |
1.73 miles |
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West Thames College
London Road, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 4HS |
1.73 miles |
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Hampton School
Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HD |
1.74 miles |
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Hampton High
Hanworth Road, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 3HB |
1.75 miles |
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Lady Eleanor Holles School
Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HF |
1.78 miles |
- Barnes Primary School
- Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School
- Chase Bridge Primary School
- Collis Primary School
- Deer Park School
- East Sheen Primary School
- Hampton Infant School and Nursery
- Hampton Junior School
- Hampton Wick Infant and Nursery School
- St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Nelson Primary School is part of Latchmere Academy Trust, which runs 2 schools. The nearest others:
- Latchmere School Kingston Upon Thames
What is Nelson Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Nelson Primary School is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
When was Nelson Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Nelson Primary School was last inspected in November 2023.
How many pupils does Nelson Primary School have?
Nelson Primary School has 227 pupils on roll.
What age range does Nelson Primary School cover?
Nelson Primary School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
What are Nelson Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 59% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Nelson Primary School?
Nelson Primary School is at Nelson Road, Whitton, Twickenham, TW2 7BU.