Codicote Church of England Primary School vs Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.8 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
Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Welwyn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | Codicote Church of England Primary School Hitchin, East of England | Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Welwyn, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #554 of 1,872 | #549 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4567 of 15,697 | #4509 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 276 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 276 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.2% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hitchin | Welwyn |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.codicote.herts.sch.uk/ | www.welwynst-marys.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (66.5 vs 66.9).
- •Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 69%).
- •Codicote Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 276.
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 Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Codicote Church of England Primary School and Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 2.8 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. Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Codicote Church of England Primary School and Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in East of England?
Codicote Church of England Primary School is 554th of 1,872 and Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 549th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).