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Nelson Infant School

Academy sponsor led · Norwich · NR2 4EH

Ages 3–7 · 137 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

6.6%

Admissions demand

0.92 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-01-17

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.6%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
5.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.0%
Enrolments in measure
102

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.92 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

36

Places offered

42

1st-preference offers

36

Total preferences (any rank)
61
Preferred offers (top 3)
39
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill76%

137 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
137
Boys / girls
72 / 65
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
137 / 180 (76%)
Free school meals
43.8%
FSM pupils
60
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Evolution Academy Trust
Headteacher
Ms Anna Catlin

Location

Address
Northumberland Street
Postcode
NR2 4EH
Town
Norwich
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
Norwich
Constituency
Norwich South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 3–7, in Norwich, Norfolk, 137 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, special school. Free school meals: 43.8%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Norwich
192
Primary schools in Norwich
142
Academies among open schools in Norwich
46% (88)
Open schools in NR2
15
Primary in NR2
6
Open schools in Norfolk LA
464
Primary in Norfolk LA
344

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in NorwichNear NR2

  • Wensum Junior School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Norwich · NR2 4HB · Norfolk

    Ages 7–11

    • KS233%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM50.3%

    0.3 miles away

  • Recreation Road Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Norwich · NR2 3PA · Norfolk

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM4.9%
    • Demand0.98

    0.6 miles away

  • Avenue Junior School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Norwich · NR2 3HP · Norfolk

    Ages 7–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM17.4%

    0.8 miles away

  • Angel Road Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Norwich · NR3 3HR · Norfolk

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM27.3%
    • Demand0.93

    0.9 miles away

  • Angel Road Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Norwich · NR3 3HR · Norfolk

    Ages 7–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM36.5%

    0.9 miles away

  • Henderson Green Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Norwich · NR5 8DX · Norfolk

    Ages 5–11

    • KS237%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM50.7%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

  • Mile Cross Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Norwich · NR3 2QU · Norfolk

    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM41.6%
    • Demand1.43

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Anna Catlin
Telephone
01603620344
Website
www.nelsoninfant.org.uk

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