Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School vs The Montessori Place
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 526 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
The Montessori Place
Hove · Independent all-through · Ages 1–19
165 students
| Measure | Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School Hove, South East | The Montessori Place Hove, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #966 of 2,471 | #45 of 679 |
| National rank | #5396 of 15,697 | #153 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 1–19 |
| Students | 436 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 436 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 91.7% |
| 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 | – | 45.5 |
| town | Hove | Hove |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cottesmore.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ | themontessoriplace.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Montessori Place scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.9 vs 62.1).
- •Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 165.
- •Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while The Montessori Place 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 The Montessori Place?
On the Success Index (England), The Montessori Place ranks higher (93.9 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 The Montessori Place?
About 526 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. The Montessori Place: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School and The Montessori Place rank in South East?
Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 966th of 2,471 and The Montessori Place is 45th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).