What did Ofsted judge Paxton Academy Sports And Science's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Paxton Academy Sports And Science's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in December 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Paxton Academy Sports And Science?

Paxton Academy Sports And Science has 281 pupils on roll.

What ages does Paxton Academy Sports And Science take?

Paxton Academy Sports And Science admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Paxton Academy Sports And Science located?

Paxton Academy Sports And Science is located in Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW, Croydon.

How do I apply to Paxton Academy Sports And Science?

Paxton Academy Sports And Science is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How far from Paxton Academy Sports And Science were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Paxton Academy Sports And Science for 2026-27 (Reception) was 1.79 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Paxton Academy Sports And Science?

When Paxton Academy Sports And Science has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — Children in public care at the date the application is made, or children who ceased to be looked after because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order immediately after being looked after, including children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted. Must be supported by the relevant LA Children's Services Department; 2. Children attending the nursery at Paxton Academy (when in place) — Applications for any transfer from nursery to Reception must be made via the Local Authority in the usual way; 3. Children with a sibling at the Academy — Children with a sibling attending the Academy at the time of admission who live at the same main residence. Sibling means a full, step, half, adopted or fostered brother or sister, but not cousin, living permanently at the same residence at the date of entry; proof of relationship may be required, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applications in Priority 6 than there are places, a lottery system is operated with names randomly drawn by an independent witness.

What is the largest ethnic background at Paxton Academy Sports And Science?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22.8% of pupils at Paxton Academy Sports And Science are recorded as Black Caribbean. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Paxton Academy Sports And Science: Ofsted & Catchment 2026

How far did offers reach?

1.79miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Paxton Academy Sports And Science, year by year →

How places are decided at Paxton Academy Sports And Science

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — Children in public care at the date the application is made, or children who ceased to be looked after because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order immediately after being looked after, including children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted. Must be supported by the relevant LA Children's Services Department.
2Children attending the nursery at Paxton Academy (when in place) — Applications for any transfer from nursery to Reception must be made via the Local Authority in the usual way.
3Children with a sibling at the Academy — Children with a sibling attending the Academy at the time of admission who live at the same main residence. Sibling means a full, step, half, adopted or fostered brother or sister, but not cousin, living permanently at the same residence at the date of entry; proof of relationship may be required.
4Children with medical needs requiring admission to this Academy only — Children for whom it is essential to be admitted because of special circumstances to do with significant medical, social, pastoral or psychological needs evidenced by written professional advice explaining why these needs can realistically only be met by Paxton Academy. Decided by the Academy Trust following advice from the Admissions Panel and an appropriately qualified professional.
5Children of Staff — Children of staff who have been employed at the Academy for two or more years at the time the application for admission is made.
6Distance — Priority to pupils living closest to the academy, measured in a straight line from the child's home address to the designated entrance(s) using a computerised measuring system (GIS) with NLPG geographical reference points.

If two applications tie: Where there are more applications in Priority 6 than there are places, a lottery system is operated with names randomly drawn by an independent witness.

Wandle Learning Trust is the admission authority. The 2027-2028 policy states 60 Reception places and a capacity roll of 420 (excluding nursery) - a reduction from 90 in the 2026-2027 policy. The policy also states that after places are filled under the first five priorities, remaining offers are determined by random allocation from the waiting list supervised by an independent body. Twins/multiple births may be admitted above PAN as excepted pupils.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Paxton Academy Sports And Science: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Paxton Academy Sports And Science's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Paxton Academy Sports And Science's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in December 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Paxton Academy Sports And Science?: Paxton Academy Sports And Science has 281 pupils on roll.
What ages does Paxton Academy Sports And Science take?: Paxton Academy Sports And Science admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Paxton Academy Sports And Science located?: Paxton Academy Sports And Science is located in Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW, Croydon.
How do I apply to Paxton Academy Sports And Science?: Paxton Academy Sports And Science is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Paxton Academy Sports And Science were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Paxton Academy Sports And Science for 2026-27 (Reception) was 1.79 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Paxton Academy Sports And Science?: When Paxton Academy Sports And Science has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — Children in public care at the date the application is made, or children who ceased to be looked after because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order immediately after being looked after, including children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted. Must be supported by the relevant LA Children's Services Department; 2. Children attending the nursery at Paxton Academy (when in place) — Applications for any transfer from nursery to Reception must be made via the Local Authority in the usual way; 3. Children with a sibling at the Academy — Children with a sibling attending the Academy at the time of admission who live at the same main residence. Sibling means a full, step, half, adopted or fostered brother or sister, but not cousin, living permanently at the same residence at the date of entry; proof of relationship may be required, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applications in Priority 6 than there are places, a lottery system is operated with names randomly drawn by an independent witness.
What is the largest ethnic background at Paxton Academy Sports And Science?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22.8% of pupils at Paxton Academy Sports And Science are recorded as Black Caribbean. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.79miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Paxton Academy Sports And Science, year by year →

How places are decided at Paxton Academy Sports And Science

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — Children in public care at the date the application is made, or children who ceased to be looked after because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order immediately after being looked after, including children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted. Must be supported by the relevant LA Children's Services Department.
2Children attending the nursery at Paxton Academy (when in place) — Applications for any transfer from nursery to Reception must be made via the Local Authority in the usual way.
3Children with a sibling at the Academy — Children with a sibling attending the Academy at the time of admission who live at the same main residence. Sibling means a full, step, half, adopted or fostered brother or sister, but not cousin, living permanently at the same residence at the date of entry; proof of relationship may be required.
4Children with medical needs requiring admission to this Academy only — Children for whom it is essential to be admitted because of special circumstances to do with significant medical, social, pastoral or psychological needs evidenced by written professional advice explaining why these needs can realistically only be met by Paxton Academy. Decided by the Academy Trust following advice from the Admissions Panel and an appropriately qualified professional.
5Children of Staff — Children of staff who have been employed at the Academy for two or more years at the time the application for admission is made.
6Distance — Priority to pupils living closest to the academy, measured in a straight line from the child's home address to the designated entrance(s) using a computerised measuring system (GIS) with NLPG geographical reference points.

If two applications tie: Where there are more applications in Priority 6 than there are places, a lottery system is operated with names randomly drawn by an independent witness.

Paxton Academy Sports And Science: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Paxton Academy Sports And Science's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Paxton Academy Sports And Science's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in December 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Paxton Academy Sports And Science?: Paxton Academy Sports And Science has 281 pupils on roll.
What ages does Paxton Academy Sports And Science take?: Paxton Academy Sports And Science admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Paxton Academy Sports And Science located?: Paxton Academy Sports And Science is located in Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW, Croydon.
How do I apply to Paxton Academy Sports And Science?: Paxton Academy Sports And Science is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Paxton Academy Sports And Science were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Paxton Academy Sports And Science for 2026-27 (Reception) was 1.79 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Paxton Academy Sports And Science?: When Paxton Academy Sports And Science has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After and Previously Looked After Children — Children in public care at the date the application is made, or children who ceased to be looked after because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements or special guardianship order immediately after being looked after, including children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted. Must be supported by the relevant LA Children's Services Department; 2. Children attending the nursery at Paxton Academy (when in place) — Applications for any transfer from nursery to Reception must be made via the Local Authority in the usual way; 3. Children with a sibling at the Academy — Children with a sibling attending the Academy at the time of admission who live at the same main residence. Sibling means a full, step, half, adopted or fostered brother or sister, but not cousin, living permanently at the same residence at the date of entry; proof of relationship may be required, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applications in Priority 6 than there are places, a lottery system is operated with names randomly drawn by an independent witness.
What is the largest ethnic background at Paxton Academy Sports And Science?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22.8% of pupils at Paxton Academy Sports And Science are recorded as Black Caribbean. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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