Nelson Primary School Catchment Area
Nelson Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 245 pupils, and a capacity of 416 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
245
Pupils
416
Capacity
59%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Nelson Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Nelson Primary School?
The catchment area for Nelson Primary School is the geographic zone Richmond upon Thames uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Richmond upon Thames publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Nelson Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Richmond upon Thames. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Richmond upon Thames before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Richmond upon Thames catchment area documents →Nelson Primary School: 416 places, 59% filled: places available
Nelson Primary School has a published admission number of 416 places. 245 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 59%. At 59% full, the school currently has headroom below its 416 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 21.6% of pupils at Nelson Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Richmond upon Thames.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Richmond upon Thames publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Richmond upon Thames school admissions →
Nelson Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Nelson Road, Whitton, Twickenham, TW2 7BU
- Local authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 21.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145122
Other Primary Schools in Twickenham
If Nelson Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Twickenham are the next closest alternatives.
Heathfield Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · TW2 6EN
Heathfield Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · TW2 6EN
Orleans Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TW1 3EN
Trafalgar Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · TW2 5EG
Trafalgar Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · TW2 5EH
Chase Bridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TW2 7DE
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Nelson Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Nelson Primary School
What is the catchment area for Nelson Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Nelson Primary School is the geographic zone Richmond upon Thames uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Richmond upon Thames publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Nelson Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Nelson Primary School has a capacity of 416 places and currently has 245 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Richmond upon Thames.
What is the admissions policy for Nelson Primary School? ▾
Admission to Nelson Primary School is managed by Richmond upon Thames. 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 Primary School cover? ▾
Nelson Primary School is a primary school in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, 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 Primary School? ▾
Nelson Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.