Millhouse Primary School vs The Phoenix Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 808 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Millhouse Primary School
Basildon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
611 students
The Phoenix Primary School
Basildon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
717 students
| Measure | Millhouse Primary School Basildon, East of England | The Phoenix Primary School Basildon, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1343 of 1,872 | #1102 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #11068 of 15,697 | #9181 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 611 | 717 |
| Pupils on roll | 611 | 717 |
| Free school meals | 33.8% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.millhouse.essex.sch.uk/ | www.phoenix-pri.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Phoenix Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.5 vs 35.9).
- •Millhouse Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 54%).
- •The Phoenix Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •The Phoenix Primary School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 611.
- •Millhouse Primary School is a local authority school while The Phoenix 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 Millhouse Primary School better than The Phoenix Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Phoenix Primary School ranks higher (44.5 vs 35.9 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 Millhouse Primary School and The Phoenix Primary School?
About 808 m in a straight line, between Basildon and Basildon in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Millhouse Primary School: 611. The Phoenix Primary School: 717. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Millhouse Primary School and The Phoenix Primary School rank in East of England?
Millhouse Primary School is 1343rd 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).