St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey
Norwich, NR8 5AG · Norfolk · primary school
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110th of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,775 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 4.2/10 nationally. 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 62% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 315 pupils against a stated capacity of 345. 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 help children reach the higher standard in reading, writing and maths? How does the school ensure that the breakfast club is accessible to all families who need it?
What Ofsted said about St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey
Overview
Pupils are described as proud to attend this “caring and inclusive school” where they feel “safe and valued.” The report highlights a “nurturing ethos” shaped by kindness and respect, with pupils achieving well against high expectations. The curriculum is “ambitious and well structured,” supporting broad knowledge development and positive behaviour.
Strengths
- Staff know pupils well and respond to their needs with “warmth and compassion.”
- The curriculum is designed to ensure pupils learn knowledge in a “logical order.”
- Pupils are “friendly and polite,” with bullying being rare and dealt with effectively.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is tailored, with lessons adapted well to enable success.
- Children in the early years are “confident and well-prepared” for their transition to Year 1.
Areas to improve
- Staff do not always check pupils’ understanding “precisely enough to inform future teaching,” meaning some work is not well matched to what pupils already know.
- The approach to supporting pupils at the early stages of learning to read is not consistent, preventing some from catching up as quickly as they might.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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