Goat Lees Primary School vs Phoenix Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 933 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goat Lees Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Phoenix Community Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
| Measure | Goat Lees Primary School Ashford, South East | Phoenix Community Primary School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2348 of 2,471 | #2180 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14548 of 15,697 | #13297 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 207 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 39.6% | 53.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.goatlees.kent.sch.uk/ | www.phoenix-primary.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Phoenix Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.4 vs 16.2).
- •Phoenix Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (41% vs 40%).
- •Phoenix Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Goat Lees Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 190.
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 Goat Lees Primary School better than Phoenix Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Phoenix Community Primary School ranks higher (24.4 vs 16.2 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 Goat Lees Primary School and Phoenix Community Primary School?
About 933 m in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goat Lees Primary School: 207. Phoenix Community Primary School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goat Lees Primary School and Phoenix Community Primary School rank in South East?
Goat Lees Primary School is 2348th of 2,471 and Phoenix Community Primary School is 2180th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).