The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 420
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Head
- Mr Jeff Muhammad (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Woodland Road, London, SE19 1PA
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Paxton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Paxton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Paxton Primary School?
Paxton Primary School currently has 420 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Paxton Primary School take?
Paxton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Paxton Primary School?
Paxton Primary School is in London, SE19 1PA, in the Lambeth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Paxton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Paxton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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