Cobham Free School vs Notre Dame Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.9 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
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Convent Lane · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
204 students
| Measure | Cobham Free School Cobham, South East | Notre Dame Preparatory School Convent Lane, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #154 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #617 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 983 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 983 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 60% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.98 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.9 | – |
| town | Cobham | Convent Lane |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cobhamfreeschool.org.uk | www.notredame.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Cobham Free School is the larger school with 983 students compared with 204.
- •Cobham Free School is a academy school while Notre Dame 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 Cobham Free School better than Notre Dame 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 Cobham Free School and Notre Dame Preparatory School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cobham and Convent Lane in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cobham Free School: 983. Notre Dame Preparatory School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cobham Free School and Notre Dame Preparatory School rank in South East?
Cobham Free School is 154th of 679 and Notre Dame Preparatory School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).