Codicote Church of England Primary School
Hitchin, SG4 8YL · Hertfordshire · primary school
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91st of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.1/10 against 4,013 of them, against 6.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 62% | 3.86 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Codicote Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a Breakfast Club and 326 Club for wraparound care. Sports include rounders, netball, football, tag rugby, basketball, athletics, golf, and curling, alongside dance. The school also organises residential visits.
Getting in
The published school roll is 276 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With 326 Club and a Breakfast Club available, what are the specific start and end times for these wraparound provisions? How does the school support pupils in transitioning to secondary education, particularly regarding the residential visits offered?
What Ofsted said about Codicote Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “hugely enthusiastic” and “happy, safe and ready to learn,” with high attendance and strong mutual respect. The school is successfully navigating a period of expansion, maintaining “exemplary” behaviour and a well-structured curriculum that prioritises reading and core subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “very high levels of mutual respect” and make firm friendships, with older pupils acting as “excellent role models for behaviour.”
- The curriculum is “well thought out,” particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, where staff address misconceptions and pupils produce “high-quality work.”
- Reading is effectively prioritised; children follow a “clearly structured reading programme” and are exposed to “rich and ambitious vocabulary.”
- The personal development programme fosters pupils’ ability to “problem-solve, persevere and have high levels of empathy.”
- Leaders and governors are committed to the vision that “everyone shall have success,” and staff feel valued and supported.
Areas to improve
- Work in some foundation subjects lacks consistent ambition, limiting how well pupils’ knowledge is “deepened and extended.”
- Targets for a few pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not “aligned precisely enough” to meet their specific needs, slowing progress.
- There are “missed opportunities” in early years to extend children’s learning further through play.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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