St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey

URN: 142730 • Norwich NR8 5AG

Overview

Name
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey
URN
142730
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rachel Swindell (since 2025) , Head of School
Telephone
01603743317
Website
Visit
Address
Westend, Norwich NR8 5AG

Summary

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, located in Old Costessey, Norwich, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 315 pupils, set within a capacity of 345. The school is part of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Multi-Academy Trust and aims to create a nurturing environment where children feel secure and valued. The ethos is rooted in Catholic values, promoting respect, friendship, and a commitment to caring for one another and the world.

The school’s curriculum emphasizes a strong sense of internationalism, reflecting its connections with global communities while also grounding itself in local family and community ties. St Augustine's is dedicated to recognizing and developing each child's unique gifts and abilities, fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages personal growth and learning.

St Augustine's has received a "Good" rating from OFSTED in February 2019, highlighting its commitment to quality education. The school actively engages with its community and alumni, ensuring that children are not only prepared for their immediate educational journey but also for their future beyond primary school.

Key details

LA
Norfolk
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
345
Pupils
315
Boys
160
Girls
155
FSM %
8.90
Open date
2016-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-05-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Norfolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 315 160 155 345 8.90
2024-09-11 320 165 155 345 10.10
2023-09-11 319 152 167 345 11.30
2022-09-11 319 152 167 345 11.30
2021-09-11 339 163 176 260 12.00
2020-09-11 321 148 173 260 8.70

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