Ashford School vs Phoenix Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashford School
Ashford · Independent all-through · Ages 0–20
936 students
Phoenix Community Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
| Measure | Ashford School Ashford, South East | Phoenix Community Primary School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #338 of 679 | #2180 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1934 of 4,090 | #13297 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–20 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 936 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 936 | 190 |
| Free school meals | – | 53.7% |
| Capacity filled | 78.8% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.34 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.3 | – |
| town | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashfordschool.co.uk | www.phoenix-primary.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ashford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 24.4).
- •Ashford School is the larger school with 936 students compared with 190.
- •Ashford School is a independent school while Phoenix Community 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 Ashford School better than Phoenix Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ashford School ranks higher (50.7 vs 24.4 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 Ashford School and Phoenix Community Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashford School: 936. Phoenix Community Primary School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashford School and Phoenix Community Primary School rank in South East?
Ashford School is 338th of 679 and Phoenix Community Primary School is 2180th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).