Phoenix Independent School vs Waterside Primary 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.
Phoenix Independent School
Stoke-on-Trent · Independent secondary · Ages 14–16
32 students
Waterside Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
473 students
| Measure | Phoenix Independent School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Waterside Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #891 of 1,690 |
| National rank | – | #8892 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 32 | 473 |
| Pupils on roll | 32 | 473 |
| Free school meals | – | 29.5% |
| Capacity filled | 71.1% | 131.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| 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.waterside.stoke.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Waterside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.0 vs 2.8).
- •Waterside Primary School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 32.
- •Phoenix Independent School is a independent school while Waterside Primary School 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 Waterside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Waterside Primary School ranks higher (46.0 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 Waterside Primary 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?
Phoenix Independent School: 32. Waterside Primary School: 473. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Phoenix Independent School and Waterside Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Phoenix Independent School is unranked and Waterside Primary School is 891st of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).