Nelson Infant School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Norwich, East of England NR2 4EH · Norfolk
#1780 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#14761 of 15,697 nationally
About Nelson Infant School
Nelson Infant School is a academy primary located in Norwich, in the Norfolk local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 137 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 14.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1780th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 137; capacity filled 76.1%.
There are 172 schools in Norwich; Nelson Infant School ranks 162nd of 167 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)43.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nelson Infant School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 137
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 43.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 76.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Nelson Infant School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Wensum Junior School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
153 students · 414 m away
Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited
Norwich · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
114 students · 416 m away
Recreation Road Infant School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
328 students · 1.0 km away
Nurture Education Trust
Norwich · Independent secondary · Ages 11–17
39 students · 1.2 km away
Avenue Junior School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
466 students · 1.2 km away
Angel Road Infant School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
155 students · 1.4 km away
Jane Austen College
Norwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,085 students · 1.4 km away
Angel Road Junior School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
192 students · 1.4 km away
Henderson Green Primary Academy
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
148 students · 1.4 km away
Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School
Norwich · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
635 students · 1.5 km away
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Gresham Village School and Nursery
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Aspley Guise Village School
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The Wickford Church of England School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nelson Infant School a good school?
Nelson Infant School has a Success Index (England) of 14.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1780 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nelson Infant School rank in East of England?
Nelson Infant School ranks #1780 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #14761 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nelson Infant School?
Nelson Infant School had 137 students in 2025.
Is Nelson Infant School a primary school or a secondary school?
Nelson Infant School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–7. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Nelson Infant School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nelson Infant School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.