How many pupils does Phoenix Community Primary School have?

Phoenix Community Primary School has 199 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Phoenix Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

41% of pupils at Phoenix Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Phoenix Community Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Phoenix Community Primary School is part of CARE Foundation Trust.

Where is Phoenix Community Primary School?

Phoenix Community Primary School is located at Belmont Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9LS.

Phoenix Community Primary School

Belmont Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9LS

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

41%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

199

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About Phoenix Community Primary School

Phoenix Community Primary School is a foundation school in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 199 pupils on roll. It is part of CARE Foundation Trust. At the end of Key Stage 2, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 53.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 28.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 199 / 210 (95%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

53.7%

Free school meals

28.4%

EAL

4.5%

SEN support

16.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

41%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

101

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.0%

Overall absence

18.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

11.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

17.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

£43,419

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£884 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,565

Spend per pupil

£8,617

Income per pupil

44%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Belmont Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9LS
Phone: 01233622510
Headteacher: Jennifer Dawes
Website: www.phoenix-primary.kent.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

CARE Foundation Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Phoenix Community Primary School?: Phoenix Community Primary School is a foundation school in Ashford, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Phoenix Community Primary School have?: Phoenix Community Primary School has 199 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Phoenix Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 41% of pupils at Phoenix Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Phoenix Community Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Phoenix Community Primary School is part of CARE Foundation Trust.
Where is Phoenix Community Primary School?: Phoenix Community Primary School is located at Belmont Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 9LS.

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