Leesons Primary School vs Paxton Academy Sports And Science
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leesons Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
281 students
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
281 students
| Measure | Leesons Primary School Orpington, London | Paxton Academy Sports And Science Thornton Heath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1688 of 1,720 | #564 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #14791 of 15,697 | #3314 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 281 | 281 |
| Pupils on roll | 281 | 281 |
| Free school meals | 39.8% | 42.5% |
| Capacity filled | 66.9% | 44.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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 | Orpington | Thornton Heath |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.leesons.bromley.sch.uk/ | www.paxtonacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Paxton Academy Sports And Science scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 14.2).
- •Paxton Academy Sports And Science does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 33%).
- •Paxton Academy Sports And Science does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
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 Leesons Primary School better than Paxton Academy Sports And Science?
On the Success Index (England), Paxton Academy Sports And Science ranks higher (73.2 vs 14.2 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 Leesons Primary School and Paxton Academy Sports And Science?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Orpington and Thornton Heath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leesons Primary School: 281. Paxton Academy Sports And Science: 281. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leesons Primary School and Paxton Academy Sports And Science rank in London?
Leesons Primary School is 1688th 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).