School Overview
Nelson Academy is a academy sponsor led located in Downham Market. It serves the primary phase for students aged 3 to 11. The school currently has 403 pupils with a capacity of 378. The school has a Does not apply character.
School Performance
Official DfE data · 2024-25 · 8 years of data
Performance data is published annually by the Department for Education. Figures reflect the most recent available results. National averages are for state-funded schools in England.
SATs Results (Key Stage 2)
2024-25Meeting Expected Standard (R, W & M combined)
63%
Above averageNational avg: 60%
Reading
70%
National: 73%
Writing
67%
National: 71%
Maths
67%
National: 73%
Performance Trends
7 years of dataKS2 Combined Expected
+8.0%
'15-16'16-17'17-18'18-19'22-23'23-24
Reading Progress
-4.10
'15-16'16-17'17-18'18-19'22-23
Maths Progress
-1.30
'15-16'16-17'17-18'18-19'22-23
Overall Absence
-0.4%
'15-16'16-17'17-18'18-19'21-22'22-23'23-24
Persistent Absence
-3.4%
'15-16'16-17'17-18'18-19'21-22'22-23'23-24
School Demographics
2024-25Boys
54.59%
Girls
45.41%
EAL
19.1%
FSM Ever
34.95%
SEN Support
16.63%
Key Statistics
403
Total Pupils
220
Boys
183
Girls
378
Capacity
33.9%
Free School Meals
No
Sixth Form
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