Nelson Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Northumberland Street Norwich Norfolk NR2 4EH |
| Reference Number | 146319 |
Nelson Infant School demonstrates a good overall performance in various areas, particularly with its strong quality of education, positive behaviour, and effective leadership. This was the school’s first inspection, and stakeholders, including parents, express high satisfaction, noting the school's commitment to kindness, respect, and understanding of children's diverse needs. Pupils are engaged and excited about their learning, benefiting from an interesting curriculum and multiple extracurricular activities, which contribute to their development as confident individuals.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 110 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.36%
Girls: 43.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 38.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 18.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 13 | 37 |
| 2 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 57.3% |
| White, Other | 15.5% |
| African | 6.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 4.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on kindness and respect among pupils.
- Effective curriculum plans that engage and excite pupils.
- Teachers possess good subject knowledge and identify pupils' learning needs well.
- Pupils are well supported in reading through a well-structured phonics programme.
- Early years provision is vibrant and well-resourced, helping children develop effectively.
- Good support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, curriculum planning is new and lacks depth, affecting pupil understanding.
- Not all staff are implementing behaviour management processes effectively, which occasionally disrupts learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Wensum Junior School
Turner Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4HB |
0.26 miles |
|
Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited
147 Dereham Road, Norwich, NR2 3TA |
0.26 miles |
|
Recreation Road Infant School
Recreation Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3PA |
0.64 miles |
|
Avenue Junior School
Avenue Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3HP |
0.77 miles |
|
Angel Road Infant School
Angel Road, 81 Angel Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 3HR |
0.86 miles |
|
Angel Road Junior School
Angel Road, 81 Angel Road, Norwich, NR3 3HR |
0.87 miles |
|
Henderson Green Primary Academy
Earlham Grove, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8DX |
0.88 miles |
|
Mile Cross Primary School
Braiser Road, Mile Cross, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 2QU |
0.97 miles |
|
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Jessopp Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3QB |
0.98 miles |
|
Magdalen Gates Primary School
Bull Close Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1NG |
1.02 miles |
|
Bignold Primary School and Nursery
Wessex Street, Norwich, NR2 2SY |
1.04 miles |
|
Earlham Nursery School
Cadge Road, Norwich, NR5 8DB |
1.17 miles |
|
Norwich Primary Academy
Clarkson Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8ED |
1.19 miles |
|
Colman Infant School
Colman Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AW |
1.23 miles |
|
The Free School Norwich
Kings House, 15-17 Surrey Street, Norwich, NR1 3NX |
1.25 miles |
|
Colman Junior School
South Park Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AU |
1.26 miles |
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George White Junior School
Silver Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4RG |
1.29 miles |
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Catton Grove Primary School
Weston Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 3TP |
1.3 miles |
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Bluebell Primary School
Lovelace Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7DS |
1.31 miles |
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Future Education
168b Motum Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8EG |
1.34 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Red Balloon Educational Trust-Norfolk
76 Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3DF |
0.49 miles |
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The Parkside School, Norwich
College Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3JA |
0.67 miles |
|
Red Balloon - Norwich
289 Drayton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 2PW |
0.72 miles |
|
Jane Austen College
46-48 Colegate, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1DD |
0.87 miles |
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Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
The Old Fire Station, 30 Bethel Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1NR |
0.93 miles |
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Norwich School
71A The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DD |
1.17 miles |
|
Sewell Park Academy
St Clement's Hill, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4BX |
1.21 miles |
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The Clare School
South Park Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7AU |
1.24 miles |
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City Academy Norwich
299 Bluebell Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7LP |
1.27 miles |
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Norwich High School for Girls GDST
|
1.3 miles |
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Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
14 Ipswich Road, Norwich, NR2 2LR |
1.38 miles |
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Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Surrey Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3PB |
1.38 miles |
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Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education
Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ |
1.43 miles |
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Eaton Hall Specialist Academy
Pettus Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7BU |
1.6 miles |
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City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Eaton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6PP |
1.73 miles |
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Norwich Steiner School
Hospital Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2HW |
1.74 miles |
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Harford Manor School, Norwich
43 Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LN |
1.74 miles |
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Hewett Academy
Cecil Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 2PL |
1.74 miles |
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Banks House School
Bright House, 51 Wendene, Bowthorpe, Norwich, NR5 9HA |
1.74 miles |
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Hellesdon High School
187 Middletons Lane, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB |
1.76 miles |