Costessey Primary School
92%
Capacity
581
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Costessey Primary School
Costessey Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 581 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Costessey Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alex Griffiths, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7066th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 54 in South Norfolk.
Costessey Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 133 applications for 69 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 67 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Costessey Primary School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Library, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Dance, Gymnastics, Athletics, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Choir, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Norfolk, Costessey Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Three Mile Lane, Norwich, South Norfolk, NR5 0RR |
| Headteacher | Alex Griffiths |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 581 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.1% |
| School Capacity | 581 / 630 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7066th of 13,686
Nationally
761st of 1,612
In East of England
20th of 54
In South Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
62%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed69
133
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
67 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Three Mile Lane, Norwich
South Norfolk, NR5 0RR
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