Copthorne Preparatory School vs Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 27 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
Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery
Tonbridge · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
169 students
| Measure | Copthorne Preparatory School Crawley, South East | Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 167 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 169 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 46.4% | 76.1% |
| 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 | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.copthorneprep.co.uk | www.hildenoaks.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery is the larger school with 169 students compared with 167.
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 Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery?
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 Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Crawley and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Copthorne Preparatory School: 167. Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Copthorne Preparatory School and Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery rank in South East?
Copthorne Preparatory School is unranked and Hilden Oaks Preparatory School and Nursery is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).