Cobham Free School vs Reed's School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 1.5 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
Reed's School
Cobham · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
854 students
| Measure | Cobham Free School Cobham, South East | Reed's School Cobham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #154 of 679 | #568 of 679 |
| National rank | #617 of 4,090 | #3510 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 983 | 854 |
| Pupils on roll | 983 | 854 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.1 | 16.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.5% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.9% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.98 | 1.16 |
| A level points per entry | 33.9 | 44.0 |
| town | Cobham | Cobham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cobhamfreeschool.org.uk | www.reeds.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cobham Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 20.4).
- •Cobham Free School is the larger school with 983 students compared with 854.
- •Cobham Free School is a academy school while Reed's 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 Reed's School?
On the Success Index (England), Cobham Free School ranks higher (80.0 vs 20.4 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 Reed's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cobham and Cobham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cobham Free School: 983. Reed's School: 854. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cobham Free School and Reed's School rank in South East?
Cobham Free School is 154th of 679 and Reed's School is 568th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).