Cobham Free School vs Miltoncross Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 76 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cobham Free School
Cobham · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
983 students
Miltoncross Academy
Portsmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
983 students
| Measure | Cobham Free School Cobham, South East | Miltoncross Academy Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #154 of 679 | #604 of 679 |
| National rank | #617 of 4,090 | #3691 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 983 | 983 |
| Pupils on roll | 983 | 983 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 46.7% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.1 | 36.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.5% | 26.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.9% | 46.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.98 | 3.32 |
| A level points per entry | 33.9 | – |
| town | Cobham | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cobhamfreeschool.org.uk | www.miltoncross-tkat.org |
The verdict
- •Cobham Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 17.7).
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 Cobham Free School better than Miltoncross Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cobham Free School ranks higher (80.0 vs 17.7 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 Cobham Free School and Miltoncross Academy?
About 76 km in a straight line, between Cobham and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cobham Free School: 983. Miltoncross Academy: 983. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cobham Free School and Miltoncross Academy rank in South East?
Cobham Free School is 154th of 679 and Miltoncross Academy is 604th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).