Nelson Primary School
#931 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#5769 of 15,697 nationally
About Nelson Primary School
Nelson Primary School is a academy primary located in London, in the Newham local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 665 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 60.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 931st of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (77th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 665; capacity filled 79.2%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Nelson Primary School ranks 676th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)72%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)13%
- 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%)44%
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 Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 665
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 44%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 79.2%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 72%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 13%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Nelson Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy
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740 students · 376 m away
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
206 students · 398 m away
Altmore Infant School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
514 students · 512 m away
Langdon Academy
London · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
2,026 students · 515 m away
Vicarage Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
870 students · 630 m away
Lathom Junior School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
489 students · 807 m away
Hartley Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
502 students · 817 m away
St Margarets CofE Primary School
Barking · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
393 students · 1.1 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Barking · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
242 students · 1.1 km away
Kensington Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
628 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Foxfield Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
666 students
Ark Franklin Primary Academy
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
663 students
Red Hill Primary School
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663 students
Wingfield Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
667 students
Fern Hill Primary School
Kingston upon Thames · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
663 students
Hurst Primary School
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662 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nelson Primary School a good school?
Nelson Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 60.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #931 of 1,720 in London. 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 Primary School rank in London?
Nelson Primary School ranks #931 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #5769 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nelson Primary School?
Nelson Primary School had 665 students in 2025.
Is Nelson Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Nelson Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Nelson Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nelson Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.