Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School vs Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 482 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Hove · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
436 students
Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove
Hove · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
262 students
| Measure | Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hove, South East | Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove Hove, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #966 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #5396 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 436 | 262 |
| Pupils on roll | 436 | 262 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| 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 | Hove | Hove |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cottesmore.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 262.
- •Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove is a independent 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School better than Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove?
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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove?
About 482 m in a straight line, between Hove and Hove in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 436. Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove: 262. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove rank in South East?
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 966th of 2,471 and Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).