The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 245
- Capacity
- 59%
- FSM
- 21.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- Trust
- LATCHMERE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Sian Ward
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Nelson Road, Whitton, Twickenham, TW2 7BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Turing House School
Secondary · 539m away
Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School
Primary · 585m away
Heathfield Infant School
Primary · 903m away
Heathfield Junior School
Primary · 903m away
Twickenham School
Secondary · 987m away
Chase Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Trafalgar Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Nelson Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Nelson Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nelson Primary School?
Nelson Primary School currently has 245 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nelson Primary School take?
Nelson Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Nelson Primary School?
Nelson Primary School is in Twickenham, TW2 7BU, in the Richmond upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nelson Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Nelson Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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