Copthorne Preparatory School vs Fairway Infant School, Copthorne
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 Preparatory School
Crawley · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
167 students
Fairway Infant School, Copthorne
Crawley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
171 students
| Measure | Copthorne Preparatory School Crawley, South East | Fairway Infant School, Copthorne Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #108 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #446 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 167 | 171 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 171 |
| Free school meals | – | 5.8% |
| Capacity filled | 46.4% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Crawley | Crawley |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.copthorneprep.co.uk | www.fairwayinfant.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairway Infant School, Copthorne is the larger school with 171 students compared with 167.
- •Copthorne Preparatory School is a independent school while Fairway Infant School, Copthorne is a local authority 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 Preparatory School better than Fairway Infant School, Copthorne?
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 Preparatory School and Fairway Infant School, Copthorne?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Crawley and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Copthorne Preparatory School: 167. Fairway Infant School, Copthorne: 171. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Copthorne Preparatory School and Fairway Infant School, Copthorne rank in South East?
Copthorne Preparatory School is unranked and Fairway Infant School, Copthorne is 108th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).