Codicote Church of England Primary School

About Codicote Church of England Primary School

Codicote Church of England Primary School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025, but the detail beneath that headline tells a more interesting story. The school was previously rated Outstanding in 2013, and while the overall effectiveness was not judged in the latest inspection, inspectors awarded top marks for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes, both rated Outstanding. Academically, the school performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Hertfordshire local authority average of 64%. That places Codicote fifth out of 38 primary schools in North Hertfordshire, comfortably inside the top 25% nationally. Average scores in reading (108) and maths (107) are both above the national benchmark of 100, and the proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard in writing (41%) and maths (41%) is notably strong.

The school is oversubscribed, with 60 applications for 25 places in the 2025/26 intake, giving a ratio of 2.4 applicants per place. All 23 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while demand is high, local families who put Codicote first are likely to succeed. The school has a nursery provision for children from age three, and its facilities include a library, art studios, playing fields, a sensory room and a chapel. Sports provision covers tennis, swimming, cricket, gymnastics, athletics and dance, and there are clubs for coding, book club and science club. The school reports support for a range of SEND needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech, language and communication needs, and specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Parent views are overwhelmingly positive: 97% of respondents would recommend the school, and 84% strongly agreed that their child is happy there.

Codicote Church of England Primary School is a good fit for families who want strong academic outcomes in a village setting with a clear Church of England character. The school is slightly over capacity with 277 pupils against a published capacity of 270, which reflects its popularity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.4%, close to the national average, and the school serves a mixed catchment. For parents who value personal development and behaviour as much as exam results, the Outstanding ratings in those areas from Ofsted are a significant draw. The school's strong performance in reading and writing at Key Stage 2, combined with its high parent satisfaction scores, makes it a solid choice for families in North Hertfordshire, particularly those who can secure a place through the first-preference route. The lack of a sixth form is irrelevant for a primary school, and the nursery provision means children can start from age three.

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