Phoenix Community Primary School vs St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phoenix Community Primary School
Ashford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Ashford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
214 students
| Measure | Phoenix Community Primary School Ashford, South East | St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Ashford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2180 of 2,471 | #939 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13297 of 15,697 | #5243 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 190 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 53.7% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 25% |
| 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.phoenix-primary.kent.sch.uk/ | www.st-teresas.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Teresa's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 24.4).
- •St Teresa's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 41%).
- •St Teresa's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 10%).
- •St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 190.
- •Phoenix Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 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 Community Primary School better than St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Teresa's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (63.0 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 Phoenix Community Primary School and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Ashford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Phoenix Community Primary School: 190. St Teresa's Catholic Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Phoenix Community Primary School and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Phoenix Community Primary School is 2180th of 2,471 and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School is 939th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).