The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 277
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Liz Pollard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Meadow Way, Codicote, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8YL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Codicote Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Codicote Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Codicote Church of England Primary School?
Codicote Church of England Primary School currently has 277 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Codicote Church of England Primary School take?
Codicote Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Codicote Church of England Primary School?
Codicote Church of England Primary School is in Hitchin, SG4 8YL, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Codicote Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Codicote Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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