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Costessey Primary School

Three Mile Lane, Norwich, NR5 0RR
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Costessey Primary School
Norwich, NR5 0RR
581 Pupils
630 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
27.10% FSM %
299 Boys
282 Girls
About Costessey Primary School

Costessey Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Norwich and the surrounding area in Norfolk with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 581 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Alex Griffiths.

Information on Costessey Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Norfolk
Region East of England
Administrative District South Norfolk
Parliamentary Constituency Norwich South
Ward New Costessey
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2012
UKPRN 10038159
URN 138642
Data Last Updated 23-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Dawn Carman-Jones Chair of Local Governing Body 01/01/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Susan Gamble Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 12/09/2024 — N/A
Mrs Alison Banks Local Governor 19/12/2023 18/12/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Dawn Carman-Jones Local Governor 01/01/2024 31/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Anna Catlin Local Governor 01/01/2023 31/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Narinder Chahal Local Governor 09/06/2025 08/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Alison Forbes Local Governor 09/06/2025 08/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Rick Greer Local Governor 09/06/2025 08/06/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Alex Griffiths Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Costessey Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Norwich, Norfolk.
Costessey Primary School has 581 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
Costessey Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Principal at Costessey Primary School is Mr Alex Griffiths.
Costessey Primary School is at Three Mile Lane, Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0RR, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Costessey Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Costessey Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Alex Griffiths
Three Mile Lane, Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0RR
01603742203
www.costesseyprimary.co.uk
Location
NR5 0RR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138642
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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