Burstow Primary School vs Copthorne Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.9 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 Preparatory School
Crawley · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
167 students
| Measure | Burstow Primary School Horley, South East | Copthorne Preparatory School Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1995 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #12162 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 385 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 385 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 22% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.5% | 46.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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 | Crawley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burstowschool.org | www.copthorneprep.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Burstow Primary School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 167.
- •Burstow Primary School is a academy school while Copthorne Preparatory School is a independent 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 Preparatory 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 Burstow Primary School and Copthorne Preparatory School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Horley and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burstow Primary School: 385. Copthorne Preparatory School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burstow Primary School and Copthorne Preparatory School rank in South East?
Burstow Primary School is 1995th of 2,471 and Copthorne Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).