Paxton Primary School vs The New School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 924 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paxton Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
386 students
The New School
149 CENTRAL HILL · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
97 students
| Measure | Paxton Primary School London, London | The New School 149 CENTRAL HILL, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #977 of 1,720 | – |
| National rank | #6076 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 386 | 97 |
| Pupils on roll | 386 | 97 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 56.8% | 80.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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 | London | 149 CENTRAL HILL |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.paxtonprimary.co.uk/ | www.thenewschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Paxton Primary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 97.
- •Paxton Primary School is a local authority school while The New School is a independent 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 Primary School better than The New 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 Primary School and The New School?
About 924 m in a straight line, between London and 149 CENTRAL HILL in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Paxton Primary School: 386. The New School: 97. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Paxton Primary School and The New School rank in London?
Paxton Primary School is 977th of 1,720 and The New School is unranked among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).