Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Hertford, East of England SG14 2LR · Hertfordshire
#132 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#1015 of 15,697 nationally
About Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School
Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School is a local authority primary located in Hertford, in the Hertfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 229 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 88.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 132nd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (98th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 229; capacity filled 97.4%.
There are 21 schools in Hertford; Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School ranks 3rd of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)76%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)24%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)2.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 229
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 2.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 76%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 24%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Sele School
Hertford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
382 students · 2.0 km away
Hertford Prep
Hertford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
130 students · 2.1 km away
Hollybush Primary School
Hertford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
190 students · 2.2 km away
Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School
Hertford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
156 students · 2.2 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
Hertford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
224 students · 2.6 km away
Mill Mead Primary Academy
Hertford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students · 3.2 km away
Morgans Primary School & Nursery
Hertford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
346 students · 3.3 km away
Springmead Primary School
Welwyn Garden City · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students · 3.3 km away
Watchlytes Primary School
Welwyn Garden City · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
158 students · 3.4 km away
Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School
Essendon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
77 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School
Huntingdon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
229 students
Hazelmere Junior School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
229 students
Ashwell Primary School
Baldock · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
Greenway Primary and Nursery School
Berkhamsted · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
Leverstock Green Church of England Primary School
Hemel Hempstead · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
229 students
Broadmead Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
228 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School a good school?
Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 88.2 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #132 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School rank in East of England?
Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School ranks #132 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #1015 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School?
Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School had 229 students in 2025.
Is Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.