Costock CofE Primary School, Loughborough

In its own words: "As a Church of England School we carry our Christian values through all that we do. Our vision "Where every child is a star" is inspired by Philippians 2:15 as "children of God you shine like stars". A - Agape is the highest form of love - selfless and kind."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Costock C of E Primary School. In our school, we aim to provide a wide range of learning experiences where children will gain a positive self-image to help them on their path as successful and happy, lifelong learners."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £5 per day.

In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Costock CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Nottinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 86% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Costock CofE Primary School as their first choice and 73 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Costock CofE Primary School are Lantern Lane Primary and Nursery School (0.9 miles, Good, 76% reading, 69% maths); Brookside Primary School (1.1 miles, 86% reading, 90% maths); Millside Spencer Academy (1.2 miles, 80% reading, 80% maths); and Bunny CofE Primary and Nursery School (2.2 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths).

Costock CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Costock CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 86% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (86%).

14.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Costock CofE Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Costock CofE Primary School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (adjacent), 50 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Costock CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 20 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Nottinghamshire (101).

Costock CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.