Phoenix Independent School vs St Peter's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 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
St Peter's Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
238 students
| Measure | Phoenix Independent School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | St Peter's Catholic Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1330 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #12662 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 32 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 32 | 238 |
| Free school meals | – | 52.5% |
| Capacity filled | 71.1% | 113.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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.phoenixlearning.co.uk | www.stpetersnewman.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.8 vs 2.8).
- •St Peter's Catholic Academy is the larger school with 238 students compared with 32.
- •Phoenix Independent School is a independent school while St Peter's Catholic Academy 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 Independent School better than St Peter's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Catholic Academy ranks higher (27.8 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 Phoenix Independent School and St Peter's Catholic Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Phoenix Independent School: 32. St Peter's Catholic Academy: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Phoenix Independent School and St Peter's Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
Phoenix Independent School is unranked and St Peter's Catholic Academy is 1330th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).