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Paxton Academy Sports And Science
843 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.6 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
275
Capacity
630
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
44%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and maths, achieving 87% of students meeting expected standards, placing it in the top 5% nationally. The school also boasts a high LocaleIQ score, indicating strong community engagement and satisfaction. While 13% of students reach a higher standard, further information on additional strengths or areas for improvement could provide a more comprehensive view.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 87% | Top 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black Caribbean25.1%
Black African13.5%
White Other12.7%
Asian Indian10.9%
Mixed Other8.7%
Other6.2%
Asian Pakistani5.5%
White British5.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Asian Bangladeshi3.3%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Location
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51.39466, -0.11489 · CR7 6AW
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What is Paxton Academy Sports And Science rated by Ofsted?
Paxton Academy Sports And Science was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2022.
Is Paxton Academy Sports And Science a good school?
Paxton Academy Sports And Science scores 85.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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