Nelson Academy Catchment Area
Nelson Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Downham Market, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 403 pupils, and a capacity of 378 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
403
Pupils
378
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Nelson Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Nelson Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Norfolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Norfolk catchment area documents →Nelson Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Nursery Road, Downham Market, PE38 9PF
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 33.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140363
Other Primary Schools in Downham Market
If Nelson Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Downham Market are the next closest alternatives.
Downham Market, Hillcrest Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · PE38 9ND
Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · PE38 0DP
Southery Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · PE38 0PA
Hilgay Riverside Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · PE38 0JL
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Frequently Asked Questions — Nelson Academy
Is Nelson Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Nelson Academy currently has 403 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 378 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Nelson Academy? ▾
Admission to Nelson Academy is managed by Norfolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Nelson Academy cover? ▾
Nelson Academy is a primary school in Downham Market, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Nelson Academy? ▾
Nelson Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.