Codicote Church of England Primary School vs Sherrardswood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.1 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
Sherrardswood School
Welwyn · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
445 students
| Measure | Codicote Church of England Primary School Hitchin, East of England | Sherrardswood School Welwyn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #554 of 1,872 | #122 of 460 |
| National rank | #4567 of 15,697 | #1031 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 276 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 276 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.2% | 80.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.49 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.4 |
| town | Hitchin | Welwyn |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.codicote.herts.sch.uk/ | www.sherrardswood.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sherrardswood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.9 vs 66.5).
- •Sherrardswood School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 276.
- •Codicote Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Sherrardswood School is a independent 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 Sherrardswood School?
On the Success Index (England), Sherrardswood School ranks higher (69.9 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 Sherrardswood School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and Welwyn in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Codicote Church of England Primary School: 276. Sherrardswood School: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Codicote Church of England Primary School and Sherrardswood School rank in East of England?
Codicote Church of England Primary School is 554th of 1,872 and Sherrardswood School is 122nd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).