Kennington Church of England Academy vs Phoenix Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 770 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennington Church of England Academy
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
355 students
Phoenix Community Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
| Measure | Kennington Church of England Academy Ashford, South East | Phoenix Community Primary School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1611 of 2,471 | #2180 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9424 of 15,697 | #13297 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 355 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 355 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 53.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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.kennington.school | www.phoenix-primary.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kennington Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.4 vs 24.4).
- •Kennington Church of England Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 41%).
- •Phoenix Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Kennington Church of England Academy is the larger school with 355 students compared with 190.
- •Kennington Church of England Academy 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 Kennington Church of England Academy better than Phoenix Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kennington Church of England Academy ranks higher (43.4 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 Kennington Church of England Academy and Phoenix Community Primary School?
About 770 m in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kennington Church of England Academy: 355. Phoenix Community Primary School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kennington Church of England Academy and Phoenix Community Primary School rank in South East?
Kennington Church of England Academy is 1611th 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).