Cottesmore School vs Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 83 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottesmore School
Crawley · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
173 students
Priory School
Whippingham · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
172 students
| Measure | Cottesmore School Crawley, South East | Priory School Whippingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #208 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #1018 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–13 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 173 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 172 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 84.4% | 67.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Crawley | Whippingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | – | www.prioryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Cottesmore School is the larger school with 173 students compared with 172.
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 Cottesmore School better than Priory 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 Cottesmore School and Priory School?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Crawley and Whippingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottesmore School: 173. Priory School: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottesmore School and Priory School rank in South East?
Cottesmore School is unranked and Priory School is 208th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).