Forest Park Primary School vs Phoenix Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
Phoenix Independent School
Stoke-on-Trent · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
32 students
| Measure | Forest Park Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Phoenix Independent School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1337 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #12723 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 14–16 |
| Students | 457 | 32 |
| Pupils on roll | 457 | 32 |
| Free school meals | 67.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 71.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 6.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.forestpark.org.uk | www.phoenixlearning.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Forest Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.4 vs 2.8).
- •Forest Park Primary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 32.
- •Forest Park Primary School is a academy school while Phoenix Independent School is a independent 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 Forest Park Primary School better than Phoenix Independent School?
On the Success Index (England), Forest Park Primary School ranks higher (27.4 vs 2.8 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 Forest Park Primary School and Phoenix Independent School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Park Primary School: 457. Phoenix Independent School: 32. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Park Primary School and Phoenix Independent School rank in West Midlands?
Forest Park Primary School is 1337th of 1,690 and Phoenix Independent School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).