Paxton Academy Sports And Science vs Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 518 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
Winterbourne Junior Girls' School
Thornton Heath · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
260 students
| Measure | Paxton Academy Sports And Science Thornton Heath, London | Winterbourne Junior Girls' School Thornton Heath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #564 of 1,720 | #561 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3314 of 15,697 | #3297 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 281 | 260 |
| Pupils on roll | 281 | 260 |
| Free school meals | 42.5% | 45.8% |
| Capacity filled | 44.6% | 79.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | www.paxtonacademy.org.uk | winterbournegirlsschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (73.2 vs 73.3).
- •Winterbourne Junior Girls' School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 87%).
- •Paxton Academy Sports And Science is the larger school with 281 students compared with 260.
- •Paxton Academy Sports And Science is a academy school while Winterbourne Junior Girls' School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Paxton Academy Sports And Science is co-educational and Winterbourne Junior Girls' School is girls.
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 Winterbourne Junior Girls' School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Paxton Academy Sports And Science and Winterbourne Junior Girls' School?
About 518 m in a straight line, between Thornton Heath and Thornton Heath in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Paxton Academy Sports And Science: 281. Winterbourne Junior Girls' School: 260. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Paxton Academy Sports And Science and Winterbourne Junior Girls' School rank in London?
Paxton Academy Sports And Science is 564th of 1,720 and Winterbourne Junior Girls' School is 561st of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).