Paxton Academy Sports And Science vs West Thornton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 938 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
281 students
West Thornton Primary School
Croydon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
847 students
| Measure | Paxton Academy Sports And Science Thornton Heath, London | West Thornton Primary School Croydon, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #564 of 1,720 | #777 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3314 of 15,697 | #4615 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 281 | 847 |
| Pupils on roll | 281 | 847 |
| Free school meals | 42.5% | 34.5% |
| Capacity filled | 44.6% | 80.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 14% |
| 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 | Croydon |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.paxtonacademy.org.uk | www.westthornton.croydon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Paxton Academy Sports And Science scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 66.3).
- •Paxton Academy Sports And Science does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 74%).
- •West Thornton Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 13%).
- •West Thornton Primary School is the larger school with 847 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 Paxton Academy Sports And Science better than West Thornton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Paxton Academy Sports And Science ranks higher (73.2 vs 66.3 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 Paxton Academy Sports And Science and West Thornton Primary School?
About 938 m in a straight line, between Thornton Heath and Croydon in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Paxton Academy Sports And Science: 281. West Thornton Primary School: 847. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Paxton Academy Sports And Science and West Thornton Primary School rank in London?
Paxton Academy Sports And Science is 564th of 1,720 and West Thornton Primary School is 777th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).