Arise Education vs Phoenix Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 95 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arise Education
Priors Marston · Independent all-through · Ages 5–18
32 students
Phoenix Independent School
Stoke-on-Trent · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
32 students
| Measure | Arise Education Priors Marston, West Midlands | Phoenix Independent School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–18 | Ages 14–16 |
| Students | 32 | 32 |
| Pupils on roll | 32 | 32 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 40% | 71.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 0.4 | 6.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.01 | 0.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Priors Marston | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.ariseeducation.org.uk | www.phoenixlearning.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (1.9 vs 2.8).
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 Arise Education better than Phoenix Independent 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 Arise Education and Phoenix Independent School?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Priors Marston and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arise Education: 32. Phoenix Independent School: 32. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arise Education and Phoenix Independent School rank in West Midlands?
Arise Education is unranked and Phoenix Independent School is unranked among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).