St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey vs St Michael's VA Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey
Norwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
315 students
St Michael's VA Junior School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
423 students
| Measure | St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey Norwich, East of England | St Michael's VA Junior School Norwich, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #947 of 1,872 | #1014 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7900 of 15,697 | #8440 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 315 | 423 |
| Pupils on roll | 315 | 423 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 34.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 5% |
| 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.st-augustines.norfolk.sch.uk/ | www.stmichaelsjuniorschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.4 vs 48.0).
- •St Michael's VA Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 56%).
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •St Michael's VA Junior School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 315.
- •St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey is a academy school while St Michael's VA Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey better than St Michael's VA Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey ranks higher (50.4 vs 48.0 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 St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey and St Michael's VA Junior School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Norwich and Norwich in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey: 315. St Michael's VA Junior School: 423. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey and St Michael's VA Junior School rank in East of England?
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey is 947th of 1,872 and St Michael's VA Junior School is 1014th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).