Copthorne Preparatory School vs Felbridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.6 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
Felbridge Primary School
East Grinstead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Copthorne Preparatory School Crawley, South East | Felbridge Primary School East Grinstead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1339 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #7686 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 167 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 207 |
| Free school meals | – | 4.8% |
| Capacity filled | 46.4% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| 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 | Crawley | East Grinstead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.copthorneprep.co.uk | www.felbridgeprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Felbridge Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 167.
- •Copthorne Preparatory School is a independent school while Felbridge 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 Preparatory School better than Felbridge Primary 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 Preparatory School and Felbridge Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Crawley and East Grinstead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Copthorne Preparatory School: 167. Felbridge Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Copthorne Preparatory School and Felbridge Primary School rank in South East?
Copthorne Preparatory School is unranked and Felbridge Primary School is 1339th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).