Costessey Primary School vs Valley Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Costessey Primary School
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
559 students
Valley Primary Academy
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
153 students
| Measure | Costessey Primary School Norwich, East of England | Valley Primary Academy Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1261 of 1,872 | #1368 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10352 of 15,697 | #11319 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 559 | 153 |
| Pupils on roll | 559 | 153 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 42.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.7% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Norwich | Norwich |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.costesseyprimary.co.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Costessey Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.0 vs 34.6).
- •Valley Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 55%).
- •Costessey Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Costessey Primary School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 153.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Costessey Primary School better than Valley Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Costessey Primary School ranks higher (39.0 vs 34.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Costessey Primary School and Valley Primary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Costessey Primary School: 559. Valley Primary Academy: 153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Costessey Primary School and Valley Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Costessey Primary School is 1261st of 1,872 and Valley Primary Academy is 1368th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).