Fairway Infant School, Copthorne vs Forge Wood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairway Infant School, Copthorne
Crawley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
171 students
Forge Wood Primary School
Crawley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
420 students
| Measure | Fairway Infant School, Copthorne Crawley, South East | Forge Wood Primary School Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #108 of 2,471 | #2107 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #446 of 15,697 | #12902 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 171 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 171 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.fairwayinfant.co.uk | www.forgewoodschool.org |
The verdict
- •Fairway Infant School, Copthorne scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 26.5).
- •Forge Wood Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 171.
- •Fairway Infant School, Copthorne is a local authority school while Forge Wood Primary School 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 Fairway Infant School, Copthorne better than Forge Wood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairway Infant School, Copthorne ranks higher (93.5 vs 26.5 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 Fairway Infant School, Copthorne and Forge Wood Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Crawley and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairway Infant School, Copthorne: 171. Forge Wood Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairway Infant School, Copthorne and Forge Wood Primary School rank in South East?
Fairway Infant School, Copthorne is 108th of 2,471 and Forge Wood Primary School is 2107th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).