Nelson Academy — Primary School in Downham Market

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Nelson Academy

Downham Market, PE38 9PF

403 Pupils

378 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

33.90% FSM %

220 Boys

183 Girls

About Nelson Academy

Nelson Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Norfolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 403 pupils on roll. School capacity: 378. Current headteacher: Sarah Wilson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Norfolk or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Norfolk
Region	East of England
Administrative District	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Parliamentary Constituency	South West Norfolk
Ward	North Downham
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-01-2014
UKPRN	10044154
URN	140363
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Glen Gates	Chair of Local Governing Body	23/08/2023	04/12/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Deborah Hinks	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	02/06/2025	—	N/A
Mr Christopher Challender	Local Governor	30/09/2022	29/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Cresswell	Local Governor	01/04/2021	01/04/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Amanda Hattigan	Local Governor	02/06/2025	01/06/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Elizabeth Houghton	Local Governor	30/09/2025	29/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Viqui Wolfenden	Local Governor	24/05/2023	23/05/2027	Elected by parents