Copthorne CofE Junior School vs Copthorne Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copthorne CofE Junior School
Copthorne · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
223 students
Copthorne Preparatory School
Crawley · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
167 students
| Measure | Copthorne CofE Junior School Copthorne, South East | Copthorne Preparatory School Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1360 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #7816 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 223 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 46.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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 | Copthorne | Crawley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.copthorne.w-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.copthorneprep.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Copthorne CofE Junior School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 167.
- •Copthorne CofE Junior School is a local authority school while Copthorne 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 Copthorne CofE Junior School better than Copthorne 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 Copthorne CofE Junior School and Copthorne Preparatory School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Copthorne and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Copthorne CofE Junior School: 223. Copthorne Preparatory School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Copthorne CofE Junior School and Copthorne Preparatory School rank in South East?
Copthorne CofE Junior School is 1360th of 2,471 and Copthorne Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).