Codicote Church of England Primary School vs Monk's Walk School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Codicote Church of England Primary School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
276 students
Monk's Walk School
Welwyn Garden City · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,440 students
| Measure | Codicote Church of England Primary School Hitchin, East of England | Monk's Walk School Welwyn Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #554 of 1,872 | #115 of 460 |
| National rank | #4567 of 15,697 | #890 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 276 | 1,440 |
| Pupils on roll | 276 | 1,440 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 102.2% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.3 |
| town | Hitchin | Welwyn Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.codicote.herts.sch.uk/ | www.monkswalk.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Monk's Walk School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.8 vs 66.5).
- •Monk's Walk School is the larger school with 1,440 students compared with 276.
- •Codicote Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Monk's Walk School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Codicote Church of England Primary School better than Monk's Walk School?
On the Success Index (England), Monk's Walk School ranks higher (72.8 vs 66.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Codicote Church of England Primary School and Monk's Walk School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Codicote Church of England Primary School: 276. Monk's Walk School: 1,440. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Codicote Church of England Primary School and Monk's Walk School rank in East of England?
Codicote Church of England Primary School is 554th of 1,872 and Monk's Walk School is 115th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).