Nelson Academy

About Nelson Academy

Nelson Academy is an academy sponsor led in Downham Market, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 403 pupils on roll. It is part of EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 29.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

403 / 378 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Nursery Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9PF

Phone

01366383824

Principal

Sarah Wilson

Website

http://nelsonacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Nelson Academy?

Nelson Academy is an academy sponsor led in Downham Market, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Nelson Academy have?

Nelson Academy has 403 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Nelson Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Nelson Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Nelson Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Nelson Academy is part of EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Nelson Academy?

Nelson Academy is located at Nursery Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9PF.