Colgate Primary School vs Cottesmore School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colgate Primary School
Horsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
Cottesmore School
Crawley · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
173 students
| Measure | Colgate Primary School Horsham, South East | Cottesmore School Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1916 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #11494 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–13 |
| Students | 126 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | Horsham | Crawley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | colgate.eschools.co.uk/website | – |
The verdict
- •Cottesmore School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 126.
- •Colgate Primary School is a local authority school while Cottesmore 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 Colgate Primary School better than Cottesmore 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 Colgate Primary School and Cottesmore School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Horsham and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colgate Primary School: 126. Cottesmore School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colgate Primary School and Cottesmore School rank in South East?
Colgate Primary School is 1916th of 2,471 and Cottesmore School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).