Downs View Infant School vs Phoenix Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 885 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downs View Infant School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
Phoenix Community Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
| Measure | Downs View Infant School Ashford, South East | Phoenix Community Primary School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2180 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #13297 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | – | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 190 |
| Free school meals | – | 53.7% |
| Capacity filled | – | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | Ashford | Ashford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.downs-view.kent.sch.uk/ | www.phoenix-primary.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Downs View Infant School is a academy 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 Downs View Infant School better than Phoenix Community Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Downs View Infant School and Phoenix Community Primary School?
About 885 m in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
How do Downs View Infant School and Phoenix Community Primary School rank in South East?
Downs View Infant School is unranked and Phoenix Community Primary School is 2180th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).