Elm Tree Primary School vs Phoenix St Peter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Tree Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
266 students
Phoenix St Peter Academy
Lowestoft, Suffolk · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
109 students
| Measure | Elm Tree Primary School Lowestoft, East of England | Phoenix St Peter Academy Lowestoft, Suffolk, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #583 of 1,872 | #1475 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4724 of 15,697 | #12292 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 266 | 109 |
| Pupils on roll | 266 | 109 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 56% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 36.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 5% |
| 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 | Lowestoft | Lowestoft, Suffolk |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.elmtreeprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.phoenixstpeter.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Elm Tree Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 29.6).
- •Elm Tree Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 58%).
- •Elm Tree Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Elm Tree Primary School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 109.
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 Elm Tree Primary School better than Phoenix St Peter Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Elm Tree Primary School ranks higher (65.7 vs 29.6 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 Elm Tree Primary School and Phoenix St Peter Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lowestoft and Lowestoft, Suffolk in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elm Tree Primary School: 266. Phoenix St Peter Academy: 109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elm Tree Primary School and Phoenix St Peter Academy rank in East of England?
Elm Tree Primary School is 583rd of 1,872 and Phoenix St Peter Academy is 1475th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).