City of London Academy (Southwark) vs Phoenix Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 359 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City of London Academy (Southwark)
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,589 students
Phoenix Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
480 students
| Measure | City of London Academy (Southwark) London, London | Phoenix Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #277 of 640 | #588 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #1319 of 4,090 | #3451 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,589 | 480 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,589 | 480 |
| Free school meals | 52.5% | 43.5% |
| Capacity filled | 132.4% | 70.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.92 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.6 | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cityacademy.co.uk/ | www.mayflowerfederation.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Phoenix Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.4 vs 63.5).
- •City of London Academy (Southwark) is the larger school with 1,589 students compared with 480.
- •City of London Academy (Southwark) is a academy school while Phoenix Primary School is a local authority 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 City of London Academy (Southwark) better than Phoenix Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Phoenix Primary School ranks higher (72.4 vs 63.5 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 City of London Academy (Southwark) and Phoenix Primary School?
About 359 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of London Academy (Southwark): 1,589. Phoenix Primary School: 480. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Academy (Southwark) and Phoenix Primary School rank in London?
City of London Academy (Southwark) is 277th of 640 and Phoenix Primary School is 588th of 1,720 among secondary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).