Fairway Infant School, Copthorne vs Milton Mount Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.8 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
Milton Mount Primary School
Crawley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
618 students
| Measure | Fairway Infant School, Copthorne Crawley, South East | Milton Mount Primary School Crawley, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #108 of 2,471 | #1620 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #446 of 15,697 | #9499 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 171 | 618 |
| Pupils on roll | 171 | 618 |
| Free school meals | 5.8% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.miltonmount.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Fairway Infant School, Copthorne scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 43.0).
- •Milton Mount Primary School is the larger school with 618 students compared with 171.
- •Fairway Infant School, Copthorne is a local authority school while Milton Mount 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 Milton Mount Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairway Infant School, Copthorne ranks higher (93.5 vs 43.0 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 Milton Mount Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Crawley and Crawley in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairway Infant School, Copthorne: 171. Milton Mount Primary School: 618. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairway Infant School, Copthorne and Milton Mount Primary School rank in South East?
Fairway Infant School, Copthorne is 108th of 2,471 and Milton Mount Primary School is 1620th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).