Cottesmore School vs The Bewbush Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 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
The Bewbush Academy
Crawley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
459 students
| Measure | Cottesmore School Crawley, South East | The Bewbush Academy Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1778 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #10599 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 173 | 459 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 459 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.4% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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.bewbush-tkat.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Bewbush Academy is the larger school with 459 students compared with 173.
- •Cottesmore School is a independent school while The Bewbush Academy 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 Cottesmore School better than The Bewbush Academy?
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 The Bewbush Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Crawley and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottesmore School: 173. The Bewbush Academy: 459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottesmore School and The Bewbush Academy rank in South East?
Cottesmore School is unranked and The Bewbush Academy is 1778th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).