Janet Duke Primary School vs The Phoenix Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 549 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Janet Duke Primary School
Basildon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
611 students
The Phoenix Primary School
Basildon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
717 students
| Measure | Janet Duke Primary School Basildon, East of England | The Phoenix Primary School Basildon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1834 of 1,872 | #1102 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #15139 of 15,697 | #9181 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 611 | 717 |
| Pupils on roll | 611 | 717 |
| Free school meals | 54.2% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 14% |
| 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 | Basildon | Basildon |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.janetdukeprimary.co.uk | www.phoenix-pri.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Phoenix Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.5 vs 11.1).
- •The Phoenix Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 38%).
- •The Phoenix Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 2%).
- •The Phoenix Primary School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 611.
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 Janet Duke Primary School better than The Phoenix Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Phoenix Primary School ranks higher (44.5 vs 11.1 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 Janet Duke Primary School and The Phoenix Primary School?
About 549 m in a straight line, between Basildon and Basildon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Janet Duke Primary School: 611. The Phoenix Primary School: 717. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Janet Duke Primary School and The Phoenix Primary School rank in East of England?
Janet Duke Primary School is 1834th of 1,872 and The Phoenix Primary School is 1102nd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).