Phoenix Primary School vs The Academy of St Francis of Assisi
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phoenix Primary School
Liverpool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
873 students
| Measure | Phoenix Primary School Liverpool, North West | The Academy of St Francis of Assisi Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2253 of 2,286 | #493 of 536 |
| National rank | #15582 of 15,697 | #3861 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 227 | 873 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 873 |
| Free school meals | 46.7% | 58.6% |
| Capacity filled | – | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 45.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.phoenixprimaryliverpool.co.uk/ | asfaonline.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Academy of St Francis of Assisi scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.5 vs 5.5).
- •The Academy of St Francis of Assisi is the larger school with 873 students compared with 227.
- •Phoenix Primary School is a local authority school while The Academy of St Francis of Assisi 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 Phoenix Primary School better than The Academy of St Francis of Assisi?
On the Success Index (England), The Academy of St Francis of Assisi ranks higher (13.5 vs 5.5 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 Phoenix Primary School and The Academy of St Francis of Assisi?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Phoenix Primary School: 227. The Academy of St Francis of Assisi: 873. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Phoenix Primary School and The Academy of St Francis of Assisi rank in North West?
Phoenix Primary School is 2253rd of 2,286 and The Academy of St Francis of Assisi is 493rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).