The short version
Other independent school. 45% capacity.
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 161
- Capacity
- 45%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mr Ben Purkiss (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Effingham Lane, Copthorne, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3HR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Copthorne Preparatory School a selective school?
No. Copthorne Preparatory School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Copthorne Preparatory School?
Copthorne Preparatory School currently has 161 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Copthorne Preparatory School take?
Copthorne Preparatory School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Copthorne Preparatory School?
Copthorne Preparatory School is in Crawley, RH10 3HR, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Copthorne Preparatory School have a sixth form?
No, Copthorne Preparatory School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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