Costessey Primary School
URN: 138642 • Norwich NR5 0RR
Overview
- Name
- Costessey Primary School
- URN
- 138642
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alex Griffiths (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01603742203
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Three Mile Lane, Norwich NR5 0RR
Summary
Costessey Primary School, located in Norwich, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrollment of 581 pupils and a capacity of 630. As part of the Evolution Academy Trust, the school emphasizes a collaborative ethos, aiming to foster ambition, responsibility, and a strong sense of community among students and staff. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of every child.
The curriculum at Costessey Primary is designed to encourage discovery and creativity through enquiry-based learning. This approach equips students with essential skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world. The school offers a range of enrichment opportunities beyond the standard curriculum, enhancing the overall educational experience for its pupils.
Costessey Primary also prioritizes pastoral support for families, ensuring that both students and parents feel connected and supported within the school community. The school encourages parental involvement and provides resources, such as the Arbor parent app, to keep families informed about important dates and events.
The curriculum at Costessey Primary is designed to encourage discovery and creativity through enquiry-based learning. This approach equips students with essential skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world. The school offers a range of enrichment opportunities beyond the standard curriculum, enhancing the overall educational experience for its pupils.
Costessey Primary also prioritizes pastoral support for families, ensuring that both students and parents feel connected and supported within the school community. The school encourages parental involvement and provides resources, such as the Arbor parent app, to keep families informed about important dates and events.
Useful links
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website design (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 581
- Boys
- 299
- Girls
- 282
- FSM %
- 27.10
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 581 | 299 | 282 | 630 | 27.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 533 | 265 | 268 | 630 | 27.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 603 | 318 | 285 | 630 | 26.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 603 | 318 | 285 | 630 | 26.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 630 | 325 | 305 | 630 | 22.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 616 | 315 | 301 | 630 | 15.60 |
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