Nelson Academy, Downham Market
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2016 inspection — up from Inadequate.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
31.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 75% to 70%. Maths has declined from 78% to 67%. Writing has declined from 75% to 67%.
Class Sizes
24.6
Avg class size
22.7
Infant (KS1)
27.9
KS2
16
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
386 pupils
378 capacity
8 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Downham Market
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Downham Market
Admissions Demand - Norfolk
Places available
9,822
Applications
7,691
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Primary admissions across Norfolk (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.50235%
Overall absence
22.22222%
Persistent absence
342
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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