Costessey Infant School
URN: 140118 • Norwich NR5 0RR
Overview
- Name
- Costessey Infant School
- URN
- 140118
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katie Lawson (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Three Mile Lane, Norwich NR5 0RR
Summary
Costessey Infant School, located in Norwich, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 278 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. As part of the Evolution Academy Trust, the school emphasizes a collaborative ethos, aiming to foster ambition, responsibility, and teamwork among its community members.
The school adopts an enquiry-based learning approach, encouraging discovery and creativity while equipping students with essential academic, social, emotional, and economic skills. This method prepares children to thrive in a rapidly changing world, with a curriculum designed to engage and inspire learners through various exciting topics and enrichment opportunities.
Costessey Infant School also prioritises pastoral support for families, ensuring a nurturing environment for all students. Parents can stay informed through the Arbor parent app and the school's website, which provides access to important documents, term dates, and updates on school events. The school is committed to awakening curiosity and guiding students on their educational journeys.
The school adopts an enquiry-based learning approach, encouraging discovery and creativity while equipping students with essential academic, social, emotional, and economic skills. This method prepares children to thrive in a rapidly changing world, with a curriculum designed to engage and inspire learners through various exciting topics and enrichment opportunities.
Costessey Infant School also prioritises pastoral support for families, ensuring a nurturing environment for all students. Parents can stay informed through the Arbor parent app and the school's website, which provides access to important documents, term dates, and updates on school events. The school is committed to awakening curiosity and guiding students on their educational journeys.
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Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 5 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 278
- Boys
- 136
- Girls
- 142
- FSM %
- 13.30
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- 2019-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 278 | 136 | 142 | 210 | 13.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 278 | 136 | 142 | 210 | 13.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 278 | 136 | 142 | 210 | 13.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 278 | 136 | 142 | 210 | 13.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 278 | 136 | 142 | 210 | 13.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 278 | 136 | 142 | 210 | 13.30 |
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