Nelson Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Napier Road, East Ham, London, E6 2SEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Nelson Primary School is a primary school in Newham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 109 schools in Newham. It ranks 37th of 62 primary schools in Newham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 December 2014, report published 7 January 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 29 March 2022

Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning and do well at this school. Leaders and staff are ambitious for pupils. Pupils value the range of opportunities available to them. The many after-school clubs, such as sport, wind bands and orchestra, help to develop pupils' talents and interests. Pupils respond well to leaders' high expectations. Pupils of all ages take on roles of responsibility. Pupils say that behaviour is good and that bullying rarely happens. Teachers sort out any problems if pupils fall out with each other. Pupils know the school rules and the consequences of rule-breaking. Pupils treat each other with respect and kindness. Pupils are happy and safe. They celebrate difference and enjoy cultural links with other countries, including Kenya. Pupils are welcomed and included regardless of their background or the different times of the year when they join the school. Parents and carers are supportive of the school. One comment typical of many was, 'the best thing about the school is that they always have the children's well-being as a priority'.

What the school should improve

  • In a few subjects, the curriculum does not include sufficient detail about the knowledge that pupils should learn. This means that pupils do not build a secure understanding of the subject and are unable to apply knowledge to more complex concepts. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum in all subjects includes sufficient detail about what pupils are expected to know.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

107 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths72%

72%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

665 pupils on roll, with places for 840

Eligible for free school meals43.5%

43.5%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language86.2%

86.2%, 64.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.2%

13.2%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.8%

6.8%, 0.8 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Nelson Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Michael's Catholic Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good81% met the expected standard
Altmore Infant School0.3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Vicarage Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding88% met the expected standard
Lathom Junior School0.5 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard
Hartley Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
NEW VISION TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Fiona Cullen
Address
Napier Road, East Ham, London, E6 2SE
Local authority
Newham
URN
145364

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.