Nelson Academy
Academy sponsor led
Downham Market, PE38 9PF
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 49% in England
16 of 51 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Pupils
386
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
6.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 58% | 66% | 63% | |
| Higher standard | 3% | 11% | 4% | |
| Reading | 58% | 75% | 70% | |
| Writing | 65% | 75% | 67% | |
| Maths | 75% | 78% | 67% |
Nearby primary schools
- Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School · 0.8 mi · No rating · Top 45% in England
- Wimbotsham and Stow Academy · 1.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 19% in England
- Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School · 1.2 mi · Good · Top 31% in England
- Hilgay Riverside Academy · 3.3 mi · Good · Bottom 5% in England
- Holy Cross Church of England Primary School · 3.3 mi · Good · Bottom 35% in England
- Watlington Community Primary School · 4.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 21% in England
The neighbourhood
Nelson Academy is in Downham Market (typical home £257,000, crime low).
What is Nelson Academy's Ofsted rating?
Nelson Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Nelson Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Nelson Academy is in the bottom 49% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.