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Costessey Primary School
Three Mile Lane, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0RR, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.5 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
581
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving above the national average with 55% of students reaching the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. While the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is lower at 9%, the school's overall results place it in the top 74% nationally for expected outcomes. Parent satisfaction appears strong, contributing to a positive learning environment for children aged 3 to 11.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.9%
White Other3.4%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Other1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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52.64647, 1.21998 · NR5 0RR
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN138642
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.costesseyprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Costessey Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Costessey Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Costessey Primary School a good school?
Costessey Primary School scores 59.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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