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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey
Westend, Old Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 5AG, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.7 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
315
Capacity
345
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 56% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 72% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 95% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, only 9% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% 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 |
Parent View (20 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Behaviour is good
100%
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child is happy
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
School supports development
85%
Progress is communicated
85%
School has high expectations
80%
School keeps me informed
75%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.0%
Black African11.4%
Asian Indian10.5%
White Other8.9%
Asian Chinese3.8%
Other3.2%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Other1.9%
Black Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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52.65816, 1.20739 · NR8 5AG
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN142730
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey rated by Ofsted?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey a good school?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey scores 51.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey?
Based on 20 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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