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Nelson Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Nelson Primary School is an academy converter primary school in London, Newham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 730 pupils, and a capacity of 840 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

730

Pupils

840

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

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 Newham 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. Newham 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 Newham. 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 Newham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Newham catchment area documents →

Nelson Primary School: 840 places, 87% filled: places available

Nelson Primary School has a published admission number of 840 places. 730 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 840 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. 41.5% of pupils at Nelson Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Newham 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 Newham school admissions →

Nelson Primary School: School Information

Full address
Napier Road, East Ham, London, E6 2SE
Local authority
Newham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
41.5% of pupils
DfE URN
145364

Other Primary Schools in London

If Nelson Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

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.

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 Newham 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. Newham 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 840 places and currently has 730 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newham.

What is the admissions policy for Nelson Primary School?

Admission to Nelson Primary School is managed by Newham. 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 London, Newham, 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 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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