Nelson Academy
URN: 140363 • Downham Market PE38 9PF
Overview
- Name
- Nelson Academy
- URN
- 140363
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Wilson (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01366383824
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Nursery Road, Downham Market PE38 9PF
Summary
Nelson Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Downham Market, Norfolk, catering to 403 pupils aged 3 to 11. Sponsored by the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust, the school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive educational environment that fosters high aspirations and personal growth. Established in January 2014, Nelson Academy has a rich history, evolving from Clackclose Community Primary School, which has served the local community for nearly 130 years.
The academy prioritises a curriculum that encourages excellence and offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and eco-clubs. With a commitment to partnership with families, Nelson Academy seeks to ensure every child reaches their full potential through tailored learning opportunities. The school operates a breakfast and after-school club, enhancing support for working families.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Nelson Academy's ethos, with strong ties to local families and surrounding villages. The school is dedicated to transforming lives and communities through education, embodying its mission of "Achieving Through Learning."
The academy prioritises a curriculum that encourages excellence and offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and eco-clubs. With a commitment to partnership with families, Nelson Academy seeks to ensure every child reaches their full potential through tailored learning opportunities. The school operates a breakfast and after-school club, enhancing support for working families.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Nelson Academy's ethos, with strong ties to local families and surrounding villages. The school is dedicated to transforming lives and communities through education, embodying its mission of "Achieving Through Learning."
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Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 378
- Pupils
- 403
- Boys
- 220
- Girls
- 183
- FSM %
- 33.90
- Open date
- 2014-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 403 | 220 | 183 | 378 | 33.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 417 | 225 | 192 | 378 | 34.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 421 | 226 | 195 | 378 | 33.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 421 | 226 | 195 | 378 | 33.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 418 | 212 | 206 | 378 | 34.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 417 | 213 | 204 | 378 | 28.90 |
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