Copthorne Preparatory School
School summary
Founded in 1902, Copthorne Preparatory School has spent over a century educating children in Crawley, Surrey. It is a small, independent day school taking boys and girls from age 2 through to 13, with around 165 pupils on roll - a scale that lends itself to a close-knit community where children are known as individuals. Led by executive head Mr Ben Purkiss, the school was judged 'excellent' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, with the same top mark for pupils' personal development and all compliance standards met.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 20 January 2026
Teaching & academics
The ISI's 'excellent' rating speaks to the quality of teaching and learning across the school. With a small roll and the full prep-school age span from 2 to 13, pupils benefit from sustained, personal attention as they prepare for senior school. Around 17 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a genuine willingness to accommodate a range of learning needs.
Executive head · Mr Ben Purkiss
Beyond the classroom
The matching 'excellent' judgement for personal development indicates that life at Copthorne extends well beyond the classroom, nurturing character and confidence alongside academic progress.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1902
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 16.77%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,525 - £18,810
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.