Copthorne CofE Junior School vs Forge Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.4 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
Forge Wood Primary School
Crawley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Copthorne CofE Junior School Copthorne, South East | Forge Wood Primary School Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1360 of 2,471 | #2107 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7816 of 15,697 | #12902 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 223 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| 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.forgewoodschool.org |
The verdict
- •Copthorne CofE Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 26.5).
- •Copthorne CofE Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 51%).
- •Copthorne CofE Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Forge Wood Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 223.
- •Copthorne CofE Junior School is a local authority school while Forge Wood Primary School is a academy 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 Forge Wood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Copthorne CofE Junior School ranks higher (50.7 vs 26.5 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 Copthorne CofE Junior School and Forge Wood Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Copthorne and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Copthorne CofE Junior School: 223. Forge Wood Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Copthorne CofE Junior School and Forge Wood Primary School rank in South East?
Copthorne CofE Junior School is 1360th of 2,471 and Forge Wood Primary School is 2107th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).