Compare Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Hilgay Riverside Academy and Nelson Academy

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Primary) in Downham Market; Hilgay Riverside Academy (Primary) in Downham Market; Nelson Academy (Primary) in Downham Market — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Hilgay Riverside Academy and Nelson Academy. They are primary phase and voluntary controlled school, academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Downham Market, Norfolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School), published May 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School (May 2023). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as The Diocese of Ely Multi-academy Trust and Eastern Multi-Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School PE38 0DP	Hilgay Riverside Academy PE38 0JL	Nelson Academy PE38 9PF
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0DP	Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0JL	Downham Market Norfolk PE38 9PF
Latest Ofsted	2 25 May 2023	2 6 Jul 2022	2 12 Jan 2017
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	112	98	378
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Norfolk (926)	The Diocese of Ely Multi-academy Trust	Eastern Multi-Academy Trust
Website	www.denver.norfolk.sch.uk	riversidefederation-norfolk.demat.org.uk	nelsonacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01366383272	01366387685	01366383824
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Denver Voluntary Controlled Primary School

PE38 0DP

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 0DP
Ofsted: 2 25 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Norfolk (926)
Website: www.denver.norfolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01366383272

Hilgay Riverside Academy

PE38 0JL

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 0JL
Ofsted: 2 6 Jul 2022
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Diocese of Ely Multi-academy Trust
Website: riversidefederation-norfolk.demat.org.uk
Telephone: 01366387685

Nelson Academy

PE38 9PF

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9PF
Ofsted: 2 12 Jan 2017
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Eastern Multi-Academy Trust
Website: nelsonacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01366383824

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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