Nelson Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Address | Nursery Road, PE38 9PF |
| School Website | nelsonacademy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1366383824 |
| URN | 140363 |
School Census
| Total | 415 |
| Girls/Boys | 192/223 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.3%/53.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 16.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 134 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/11/2016 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/11/2016 | Good |
| 13/11/2012 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 30/11/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/11/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -3.2 |
| Writing Progress | -0.9 |
| Maths Progress | 0.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 0.9 |
| Writing Progress | 1.9 |
| Maths Progress | 1.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 1.1 |
| Writing Progress | 1.7 |
| Maths Progress | 1.8 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 69 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 46 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 65 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 |
| As First Preference | 47 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 48 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 47 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 54 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 54 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 69 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 48 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 59 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 63 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 41 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 41 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 83 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 54 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 85 |
| As First Preference | 62 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 54 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 54 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 81 |
| As First Preference | 49 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 50 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 52 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 50 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 40% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Downham Market Academy
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bexwell Road, , PE38 9LL