Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School vs Stanford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 629 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
Stanford Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
| Measure | Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hove, South East | Stanford Primary School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #966 of 2,471 | #178 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5396 of 15,697 | #810 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 436 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 436 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 7.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 39.6% |
| 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 | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cottesmore.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ | www.stanfordinfants.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Stanford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.0 vs 62.1).
- •Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 197.
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 Stanford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stanford Primary School ranks higher (90.0 vs 62.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Stanford Primary School?
About 629 m in a straight line, between Hove and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 436. Stanford Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Stanford Primary School rank in South East?
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 966th of 2,471 and Stanford Primary School is 178th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).