Nelson Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Nelson Road, Whitton, Twickenham, TW2 7BUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Nelson Primary School is a primary school in Richmond upon Thames for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Richmond upon Thames. It ranks 37th of 38 primary schools in Richmond upon Thames. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 September 2023, report published 8 November 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

34 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths59%

59%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

227 pupils on roll, with places for 416

Eligible for free school meals22%

22%, 4.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language37.4%

37.4%, 15.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support24.7%

24.7%, 9.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Nelson Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	75% met the expected standard
Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	83% met the expected standard
Heathfield Infant School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Heathfield Junior School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	68% met the expected standard
Chase Bridge Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	79% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: LATCHMERE ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Ms Sian Ward
Address: Nelson Road, Whitton, Twickenham, TW2 7BU
Local authority: Richmond upon Thames
URN: 145122

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.