Paxton Primary School
#977 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#6076 of 15,697 nationally
About Paxton Primary School
Paxton Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Lambeth local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 386 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 58.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 977th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (71th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (49th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 386; capacity filled 56.8%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Paxton Primary School ranks 710th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)64%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)11%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)14.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Paxton Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 386
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 56.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 64%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 11%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Paxton Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Rockmount Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
453 students · 658 m away
Kingswood Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
362 students · 848 m away
Fidelis College
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
411 students · 904 m away
The New School
149 CENTRAL HILL · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
97 students · 924 m away
Dulwich Wood Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students · 1.1 km away
All Saints CofE Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
174 students · 1.1 km away
Kingsdale Foundation School
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
2,550 students · 1.2 km away
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,191 students · 1.2 km away
St Joseph's RC Infant School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
154 students · 1.3 km away
Sydenham & Dulwich Girls GDST
Sydenham · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
716 students · 1.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Southwark Park Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
386 students
Old Palace Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
386 students
Allen Edwards Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
387 students
Haseltine Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
385 students
Marvels Lane Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
385 students
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Dagenham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
387 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Paxton Primary School a good school?
Paxton Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 58.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #977 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Paxton Primary School rank in London?
Paxton Primary School ranks #977 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #6076 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Paxton Primary School?
Paxton Primary School had 386 students in 2025.
Is Paxton Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Paxton Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Paxton Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paxton Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.