Burstow Primary School vs Copthorne CofE Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burstow Primary School
Horley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
385 students
Copthorne CofE Junior School
Copthorne · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
223 students
| Measure | Burstow Primary School Horley, South East | Copthorne CofE Junior School Copthorne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1995 of 2,471 | #1360 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12162 of 15,697 | #7816 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 385 | 223 |
| Pupils on roll | 385 | 223 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Horley | Copthorne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burstowschool.org | www.copthorne.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Copthorne CofE Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 30.2).
- •Copthorne CofE Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 51%).
- •Copthorne CofE Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Burstow Primary School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 223.
- •Burstow Primary School is a academy school while Copthorne CofE Junior 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 Burstow Primary School better than Copthorne CofE Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Copthorne CofE Junior School ranks higher (50.7 vs 30.2 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 Burstow Primary School and Copthorne CofE Junior School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Horley and Copthorne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burstow Primary School: 385. Copthorne CofE Junior School: 223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burstow Primary School and Copthorne CofE Junior School rank in South East?
Burstow Primary School is 1995th of 2,471 and Copthorne CofE Junior School is 1360th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).