Gonville Academy vs Paxton Academy Sports And Science
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 519 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gonville Academy
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
427 students
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
281 students
| Measure | Gonville Academy Thornton Heath, London | Paxton Academy Sports And Science Thornton Heath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #372 of 1,720 | #564 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #2217 of 15,697 | #3314 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 427 | 281 |
| Pupils on roll | 427 | 281 |
| Free school meals | 21.6% | 42.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80.3% | 44.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Thornton Heath | Thornton Heath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | gonvilleacademy.org/ | www.paxtonacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Gonville Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 73.2).
- •Paxton Academy Sports And Science does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 80%).
- •Gonville Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 13%).
- •Gonville Academy is the larger school with 427 students compared with 281.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gonville Academy better than Paxton Academy Sports And Science?
On the Success Index (England), Gonville Academy ranks higher (79.5 vs 73.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gonville Academy and Paxton Academy Sports And Science?
About 519 m in a straight line, between Thornton Heath and Thornton Heath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gonville Academy: 427. Paxton Academy Sports And Science: 281. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gonville Academy and Paxton Academy Sports And Science rank in London?
Gonville Academy is 372nd of 1,720 and Paxton Academy Sports And Science is 564th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).