Brighton College Prep Handcross vs Cottesmore School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton College Prep Handcross
Haywards Heath · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
443 students
Cottesmore School
Crawley · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
173 students
| Measure | Brighton College Prep Handcross Haywards Heath, South East | Cottesmore School Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–14 | Ages 4–13 |
| Students | 443 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 443 | 173 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Haywards Heath | Crawley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brightoncollegeprephandcross.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Brighton College Prep Handcross is the larger school with 443 students compared with 173.
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 Brighton College Prep Handcross better than Cottesmore 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 Brighton College Prep Handcross and Cottesmore School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Haywards Heath and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brighton College Prep Handcross: 443. Cottesmore School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brighton College Prep Handcross and Cottesmore School rank in South East?
Brighton College Prep Handcross is unranked and Cottesmore School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).