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Nelson Academy
Context
Principal
Mrs Sarah Wilson
Multi-school
Age range
3-11
Status
Academy Sponsor Led
Type
Primary & Nursery
DfE Number
2053
Contact details
Address
Nelson Academy
Nursery Road
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9PF
Telephone
01366-383824
Map
Areas
LA Area
West & Breckland
Diocese
Not Applicable
Councillor division
Downham Market
District
King's Lynn & West Norfolk
Councillor
Tony White (Conservative)
Ofsted
Ofsted outcome
Last inspection
09/11/2022
Pupil numbers
Number on Roll (May 2024)
425
Planned admission numbers (2024/25)
60
Planned admission numbers (2025/26)
60
Proposed Admission numbers (2026/27)
45
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SEND Provision
Mixed year groups
None
Nurture provision
Yes
School visits
  • Open days
  • Individual visits
  • Open evenings
Transition support
  • Bespoke Transition package
  • Small group visits
  • Large group visits
  • Home visits
Facilities
  • Inclusive before school provision
  • Inclusive after school provision
Therapeutic Offer
  • Speech and Language therapy
  • Lego/Block therapy
Mental health support
  • Mental Health Champion
  • Thrive
  • Emotional literacy support assistant (ELSA)
Curriculum Offer
Feeder schools
Feeds from
 
Number on Roll (NOR) detail
NOR May 2024
Nursery36
Yr R52
Yr 145
Yr 253
Yr 358
Yr 459
Yr 557
Yr 665
Total425
Admissions policy

School admission policy : 2024/25 (Agreed)

In the event that an academy receives more applications than the number of places it has available, we propose that places will be given to those children who meet any of the criteria set out below, in order until all places are filled. We have clarified that where a parent is applying for a place based on the fact that they are an employee this criterion can only be applied for the school in which the parent works. All children whose education, health and care (EHC) plans name the school will be admitted before any other places are allocated.

1. Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school.

2. Priority will next be given to children of staff at the school, in either of the following circumstances: a) The member of staff has been employed at the school for 2 or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage Please note: this criterion can only be applied for admission to the school in which the parent works

3. Priority will next be given to children who attend named feeder schools for each academy (King’s Lynn Academy, Diamond, Admirals and Eastgate)

4. Priority will next be given to children with siblings at the school. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. Priority will not be given to children with siblings who are former pupils of the school.

5. Other children living inside the catchment area.

Show School admission policy : 2025/26 (Proposed)

School admission policy : 2025/26 (Proposed)

In the event that an academy receives more applications than the number of places it has available, we propose that places will be given to those children who meet any of the criteria set out below, in order until all places are filled. We have clarified that where a parent is applying for a place based on the fact that they are an employee this criterion can only be applied for the school in which the parent works. All children whose education, health and care (EHC) plans name the school will be admitted before any other places are allocated.

1. Highest priority will be given to looked after children and all previously looked after children who apply for a place at the school.

2. Priority will next be given to children of staff at the school, in either of the following circumstances: a) The member of staff has been employed at the school for 2 or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage Please note: this criterion can only be applied for admission to the school in which the parent works

3. Priority will next be given to children who attend named feeder schools for each academy (King’s Lynn Academy, Diamond, Admirals and Eastgate)

4. Priority will next be given to children with siblings at the school. Siblings include step siblings, foster siblings, adopted siblings and other children living permanently at the same address. Priority will not be given to children with siblings who are former pupils of the school.

5. Other children living inside the catchment area.

If you would like to comment on the above proposed admissions policy please email admissions@norfolk.gov.uk, letting us know which school's policy you want to comment on, and any comments on it that you would like to share with us.

Show School admission policy : 2024/25 (Agreed)