Nelson Academy vs Downham Market Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Nelson Academy
Downham Market
Downham Market Academy
Downham Market
Overview
Phase
Primary
Secondary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
3–11
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Norfolk
Norfolk
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
386
1329
Capacity
378
1567
Occupancy
102%
85%
FSM %
31.4%
27.0%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
Nov 2022
Apr 2022
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
42.5
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
32.9%
KS2 Reading
70%
-
KS2 Maths
67%
-
KS2 Writing
67%
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
-
C+
Points Per Entry
-
32.5
Best 3 A-Levels
-
C+
AAB+ %
-
4%
Value Added
-
Average
A-Level Students
-
36
Retention
-
97%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
-
5%
Degree course
-
48%
Any L4+ destination
-
48%
Apprenticeships
-
0%
Cohort size
-
44
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
0
15
Top subjects
Psychology (32)
Mathematics (28)
Biology (24)
Sociology (20)
Chemistry (16)
History (16)
Psychology (16)
Physical Education / Sports Studies (14)