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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Absence (sen)
- View Full Calendar (calendar)
- School Updates (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Newsletter 10th October 2025 (other)
- stjohnthebaptist-cmat.org.uk (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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