Costessey Primary School

About Costessey Primary School

Costessey Primary School is an academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 581 pupils on roll. It is part of EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 25.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Norfolk →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

581 / 630 (92%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

27 June 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Three Mile Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0RR

Phone

01603742203

Principal

Alex Griffiths

Website

www.costesseyprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Costessey Primary School?

Costessey Primary School is an academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Costessey Primary School have?

Costessey Primary School has 581 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Costessey Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Costessey Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).

How does Costessey Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

55% of pupils at Costessey Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Costessey Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Costessey Primary School is part of EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Costessey Primary School?

Costessey Primary School is located at Three Mile Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0RR.