Paxton Academy Sports And Science
URN: 140967 • Thornton Heath CR7 6AW
Overview
- Name
- Paxton Academy Sports And Science
- URN
- 140967
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WANDLE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Theresa Moses (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 02086832308
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 843 London Road, Thornton Heath CR7 6AW
Summary
Paxton Academy Sports and Science, located in Thornton Heath, Croydon, is a mixed primary free school with a current enrolment of 275 pupils, significantly below its capacity of 630. The school is dedicated to fostering high aspirations and academic excellence within a supportive community. It promotes a positive learning environment where both children and adults collaborate to help every student reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Paxton Academy is designed to be relevant, creative, and inclusive, encouraging a love for learning among pupils. The school has achieved Little Wandle Champion School status, reflecting its commitment to high teaching standards. As part of the Wandle Learning Trust, Paxton Academy benefits from access to expert colleagues and resources, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
Paxton Academy places a strong emphasis on community values, aiming to create a nurturing atmosphere where respect and care are paramount. The school invites prospective families to attend monthly Open Days, providing an opportunity to meet the Headteacher, explore the facilities, and learn more about the school's ethos and offerings.
The curriculum at Paxton Academy is designed to be relevant, creative, and inclusive, encouraging a love for learning among pupils. The school has achieved Little Wandle Champion School status, reflecting its commitment to high teaching standards. As part of the Wandle Learning Trust, Paxton Academy benefits from access to expert colleagues and resources, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
Paxton Academy places a strong emphasis on community values, aiming to create a nurturing atmosphere where respect and care are paramount. The school invites prospective families to attend monthly Open Days, providing an opportunity to meet the Headteacher, explore the facilities, and learn more about the school's ethos and offerings.
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Nearby alternatives
- St James the Great RC Primary and Nursery School (72.9)
- Whitehorse Manor Infant School (70.2)
- Kensington Avenue Primary School (63.2)
- David Livingstone Academy (61.9)
- Gonville Academy (56.6)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WANDLE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 275
- Boys
- 138
- Girls
- 137
- FSM %
- 51.90
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 275 | 138 | 137 | 630 | 51.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 212 | 107 | 105 | 630 | 59.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 186 | 100 | 86 | 630 | 61.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 186 | 100 | 86 | 630 | 61.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 195 | 103 | 92 | 630 | 66.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 181 | 96 | 85 | 630 | 64.10 |
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