Paxton Academy Sports And Science vs Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' 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 Nursery and Infants' School
Thornton Heath · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
372 students
| Measure | Paxton Academy Sports And Science Thornton Heath, London | Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School Thornton Heath, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #564 of 1,720 | #1429 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #3314 of 15,697 | #10631 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 281 | 372 |
| Pupils on roll | 281 | 372 |
| Free school meals | 42.5% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 44.6% | 82.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | www.winterbournenurseryandinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Paxton Academy Sports And Science scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 37.9).
- •Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 281.
- •Paxton Academy Sports And Science is a academy school while Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Nursery and Infants' School?
On the Success Index (England), Paxton Academy Sports And Science ranks higher (73.2 vs 37.9 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 Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' 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 Nursery and Infants' School: 372. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Paxton Academy Sports And Science and Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School rank in London?
Paxton Academy Sports And Science is 564th of 1,720 and Winterbourne Nursery and Infants' School is 1429th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).