Is Paxton Academy Sports And Science a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 6 December 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 21st of 85 primary schools in Croydon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Paxton Academy Sports And Science's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 87% of pupils at Paxton Academy Sports And Science met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Paxton Academy Sports And Science?

Applications for Reception places at Paxton Academy Sports And Science starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Paxton Academy Sports And Science

843 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW

Local ranking21st of 85 primary schools in Croydon

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

630

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 December 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 87.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 90.0%
Writing (Expected): 87.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 87.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 31

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 275
Boys: 149 (53%)
Girls: 132 (47%)
Capacity: 630 (45% full)
SEND: 16.0%
FSM Eligible: 55.5%
EAL: 48.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 13.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.6
Budget per Pupil: £8,000/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Black Caribbean: 25.3%
Black African: 13.6%
White Other: 12.8%
Asian Indian: 11.0%
Mixed Other: 8.8%
Other: 6.2%
Asian Pakistani: 5.5%
White British: 5.1%

25.3%

Black Caribbean

13.6%

Black African

12.8%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02086832308

head@paxtonacademy.org.uk

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843 London Road

Thornton Heath, London

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Administrative

URN: 140967
UKPRN: 10046967
Establishment No.: 2087
Trust: WANDLE LEARNING TRUST

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