Crawley Down Village CofE School vs Fairway Infant School, Copthorne
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crawley Down Village CofE School
Crawley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
396 students
Fairway Infant School, Copthorne
Crawley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
171 students
| Measure | Crawley Down Village CofE School Crawley, South East | Fairway Infant School, Copthorne Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #291 of 2,471 | #108 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1437 of 15,697 | #446 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 396 | 171 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 171 |
| Free school meals | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.crawleydownschool.com | www.fairwayinfant.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairway Infant School, Copthorne scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 84.9).
- •Crawley Down Village CofE School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 171.
- •Crawley Down Village CofE School is a academy school while Fairway Infant School, Copthorne is a local authority 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 Crawley Down Village CofE School better than Fairway Infant School, Copthorne?
On the Success Index (England), Fairway Infant School, Copthorne ranks higher (93.5 vs 84.9 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 Crawley Down Village CofE School and Fairway Infant School, Copthorne?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Crawley and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crawley Down Village CofE School: 396. Fairway Infant School, Copthorne: 171. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crawley Down Village CofE School and Fairway Infant School, Copthorne rank in South East?
Crawley Down Village CofE School is 291st of 2,471 and Fairway Infant School, Copthorne is 108th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).