Phoenix Independent School vs Priory Park Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 56 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phoenix Independent School
Stoke-on-Trent · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
32 students
Priory Park Community School
DUDLEY · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
33 students
| Measure | Phoenix Independent School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Priory Park Community School DUDLEY, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 32 | 33 |
| Pupils on roll | 32 | 33 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 71.1% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 6.1 | 6.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.12 | 0.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | DUDLEY |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.phoenixlearning.co.uk | prioryparkschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (2.8 vs 2.8).
- •Priory Park Community School is the larger school with 33 students compared with 32.
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 Independent School better than Priory Park Community 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 Phoenix Independent School and Priory Park Community School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and DUDLEY in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Phoenix Independent School: 32. Priory Park Community School: 33. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Phoenix Independent School and Priory Park Community School rank in West Midlands?
Phoenix Independent School is unranked and Priory Park Community School is unranked among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).