The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 275
- Capacity
- 44%
- FSM
- 51.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- WANDLE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Theresa Moses (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
843 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThornton Heath College
Independent · 321m away
Ecclesbourne Primary School
Primary · 931m away
West Thornton Primary School
Primary · 938m away
Elmwood Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Elmwood Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Chestnut Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Kingsley Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Kingsley Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Paxton Academy Sports And Science a selective school?
No. Paxton Academy Sports And Science is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Paxton Academy Sports And Science's Ofsted rating?
Paxton Academy Sports And Science was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Paxton Academy Sports And Science?
Paxton Academy Sports And Science currently has 275 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Paxton Academy Sports And Science take?
Paxton Academy Sports And Science caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Paxton Academy Sports And Science?
Paxton Academy Sports And Science is in Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Paxton Academy Sports And Science have a sixth form?
No, Paxton Academy Sports And Science does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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