Barncroft Primary School vs Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 59 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barncroft Primary School
Havant · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
435 students
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Hove · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
436 students
| Measure | Barncroft Primary School Havant, South East | Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hove, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2139 of 2,471 | #966 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13059 of 15,697 | #5396 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 435 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 435 | 436 |
| Free school meals | 43.8% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 6% |
| 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 | Havant | Hove |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barncroftprimary.co.uk | www.cottesmore.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.1 vs 25.6).
- •Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 57%).
- •Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
- •Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 435.
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 Barncroft Primary School better than Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 25.6 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 Barncroft Primary School and Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Havant and Hove in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barncroft Primary School: 435. Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barncroft Primary School and Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Barncroft Primary School is 2139th of 2,471 and Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 966th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).