The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 730
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 41.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Trust
- NEW VISION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Cullen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Napier Road, East Ham, London, E6 2SE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHorizon Academy
Academy · 377m away
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 398m away
Oliver Thomas Nursery School
Nursery · 480m away
Vicarage Primary School
Primary · 630m away
Central Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Brampton Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Greatfields Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
North Beckton Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Nelson Primary School?
Nelson Primary School currently has 730 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 London, E6 2SE, in the Newham 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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