Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Free schools
Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 18% in England
24 of 77 in Croydon
Pupils
281
First preferences per place
0.91
2026/27
Absence
6.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 78% | 58% | 87% | |
| Higher standard | 7% | 15% | 13% | |
| Reading | 78% | 73% | 90% | |
| Writing | 79% | 92% | 87% | |
| Maths | 82% | 73% | 90% |
Nearby primary schools
- Gonville Academy · 0.3 mi · No rating · Top 9% in England
- Winterbourne Junior Girls' School · 0.3 mi · Good · Top 4% in England
- Winterbourne Boys' Academy · 0.3 mi · No rating · Top 12% in England
- Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School · 0.3 mi · Good
- Ecclesbourne Primary School · 0.6 mi · Good · Top 32% in England
- West Thornton Primary School · 0.6 mi · Not judged · Top 47% in England
Best primary schools in Croydon · Best primary schools in Greater London
The neighbourhood
Paxton Academy Sports And Science is in West Thornton North (typical home £457,500, crime very high).
What is Paxton Academy Sports And Science's Ofsted rating?
Paxton Academy Sports And Science is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Paxton Academy Sports And Science rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Paxton Academy Sports And Science is in the top 18% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.