St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey
Westend, Old Costessey, Norwich, NR8 5AGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey is a primary school in Norwich for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 32nd of 103 primary schools in Norwich. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 June 2025, report published 9 September 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 June 2025
Pupils are proud to attend this caring and inclusive school. They feel safe and valued here. This is because staff know pupils well. They respond to their needs with warmth and compassion. Pupils radiate the Augustine's standard through the kindness, respect and care they show to one another. It is lived out by staff and pupils alike, shaping the school's nurturing ethos. The school sets high expectations for pupils. Pupils rise to these expectations and achieve well. They are curious, enjoy their learning, and take pride in their work. The curriculum is ambitious and well structured, helping pupils to broaden their knowledge over time. The school has a clear and consistent approach to behaviour. As a result, pupils are friendly and polite to each other. Pupils understand the school's rules. They live them out through their daily actions. Pupils play and learn well together. Bullying is rare. When it does occur, the school deals with it effectively. Older pupils enjoy being role models to younger children. The school has established a strong school community. Pupils benefit from staff and parents working together. Through trips, clubs, and leadership roles, pupils develop confidence and character. This helps to prepare them well for secondary school and life beyond.
What the school should improve
- The school does not always check pupils' understanding precisely enough to inform future teaching. This means that sometimes pupils complete work that is not well matched to their understanding. Therefore, they do not make as much progress as they could. The school should ensure that staff check what pupils know and understand more precisely when planning and recapping future curriculum activities.
- The school does not use a consistent approach to support those pupils at the early stages of learning to read. Consequently, some pupils do not catch up as quickly as they might. The school should ensure that all staff are appropriately guided and supported so that all pupils can become confident and fluent readers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
315 pupils on roll, with places for 345
Schools near St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costessey Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Queen's Hill Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Chapel Break Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| St Michael's VA Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Rachel Swindell
- Phone
- 01603743317
- Address
- Westend, Old Costessey, Norwich, NR8 5AG
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 142730
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.