Chichester Free School vs The Cooper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 123 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chichester Free School
Chichester · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,118 students
The Cooper School
Bicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,118 students
| Measure | Chichester Free School Chichester, South East | The Cooper School Bicester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #311 of 679 | #357 of 679 |
| National rank | #1709 of 4,090 | #2079 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,118 | 1,118 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,118 | 1,118 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 109.6% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.9 | 41.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.2% | 39.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.8% | 60% |
| EBacc average points | 4.02 | 3.59 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.0 |
| town | Chichester | Bicester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chichesterfreeschool.org.uk | www.thecooperschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chichester Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.1 vs 47.9).
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 Chichester Free School better than The Cooper School?
On the Success Index (England), Chichester Free School ranks higher (55.1 vs 47.9 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 Chichester Free School and The Cooper School?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Chichester and Bicester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chichester Free School: 1,118. The Cooper School: 1,118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chichester Free School and The Cooper School rank in South East?
Chichester Free School is 311th of 679 and The Cooper School is 357th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).