Costock CofE Primary School
Loughborough, LE12 6XD · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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224th of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.3/10 against 4,217 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 36.0 · 6 | 62% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Costock CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening Club and Busy Badgers, play netball, cricket, football, tennis, or basketball, and engage in craft activities. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 95 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and maths? How does the curriculum balance academic rigour with the wide range of sports and clubs offered?
What Ofsted said about Costock CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Costock CofE Primary School ‘thrive from the joy and fellowship of school life’ within a ‘positive ethos’ that encourages them to ‘shine like a star’. The school provides a ‘well-ordered and ambitious curriculum’ where staff foster strong relationships, ensuring pupils are ‘happy and safe’ and proud of their achievements.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well-ordered and ambitious’, with effective opportunities for pupils to ‘connect new understanding to prior learning’.
- Teachers use ‘precise questions to deepen pupils' understanding’ and provide clear explanations for new vocabulary.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified accurately and benefit from ‘tailored teaching’ so they can ‘learn alongside their peers’.
- The school ‘fosters a love of reading’, with many pupils reading ‘accurately and fluently’ thanks to an effective phonics programme.
- Personal development is central to the ethos, with pupils engaging in activities like the gardening club that support their ‘emotional well-being’.
Areas to improve
- Staff do not always check closely enough that pupils’ knowledge of phonics sounds is secure, meaning ‘misconceptions are not always addressed quickly enough’.
- The school’s evaluation of its work is ‘not always focused sharply enough’, and some improvement actions are ‘not followed up rigorously enough’ to verify impact.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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