Phoenix Primary School vs St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 879 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phoenix Primary School
Chatham · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
396 students
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
Rochester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,084 students
| Measure | Phoenix Primary School Chatham, South East | St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2346 of 2,471 | #500 of 679 |
| National rank | #14541 of 15,697 | #3144 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 396 | 1,084 |
| Pupils on roll | 396 | 1,084 |
| Free school meals | 63.9% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 110% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 50.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.29 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.8 |
| town | Chatham | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.phoenixprimary.com | www.stjohnfisher.school |
The verdict
- •St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.2 vs 16.3).
- •St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 396.
- •Phoenix Primary School is a academy school while St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive 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 Phoenix Primary School better than St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School?
On the Success Index (England), St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School ranks higher (26.2 vs 16.3 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 Primary School and St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School?
About 879 m in a straight line, between Chatham and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Phoenix Primary School: 396. St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School: 1,084. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Phoenix Primary School and St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School rank in South East?
Phoenix Primary School is 2346th of 2,471 and St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School is 500th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).