The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 581
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 27.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alex Griffiths (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Three Mile Lane, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0RR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCostessey Junior School
Primary · Very close
Costessey High School
Secondary · 695m away
Ormiston Victory Academy
Secondary · 695m away
St Michael's VA Junior School
Primary · 724m away
Chapel Break Infant School
Primary · 817m away
Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 950m away
Valley Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Costessey Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Costessey Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Costessey Primary School?
Costessey Primary School currently has 581 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Costessey Primary School take?
Costessey Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Costessey Primary School?
Costessey Primary School is in Norwich, NR5 0RR, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Costessey Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Costessey Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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