Atelier21 Future School vs Handcross Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atelier21 Future School
Crawley · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
137 students
Handcross Primary School
Haywards Heath · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
238 students
| Measure | Atelier21 Future School Crawley, South East | Handcross Primary School Haywards Heath, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #370 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #1863 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 137 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 238 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 83% | 113.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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 | Crawley | Haywards Heath |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | atelier21schools.co.uk/ | www.handcrossprimary.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Handcross Primary School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 137.
- •Atelier21 Future School is a independent school while Handcross Primary School is a local authority 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 Atelier21 Future School better than Handcross 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 Atelier21 Future School and Handcross Primary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Crawley and Haywards Heath in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Atelier21 Future School: 137. Handcross Primary School: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Atelier21 Future School and Handcross Primary School rank in South East?
Atelier21 Future School is unranked and Handcross Primary School is 370th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).