Paxton Primary School

A good community school school in Lambeth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Paxton Primary School.

London, SE191PA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 June 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Woodland Road
London, SE191PA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100577
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Woodland Road, London, SE19 1PA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
680 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
462
Free School Meals
19.3% (89 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.1 (6.4 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 106.0
2023 103.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
51
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
462 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Achieve Respect Care

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr J Muhammad welcomes families to Paxton Primary School, describing Paxton as an inclusive and vibrant community focused on Achieve, Respect and Care, with a commitment to removing barriers to learning so every child can thrive.

Curriculum Highlights

Art & Design Geography Music Religious Education Computing History Physical Education Reading Design Technology Maths Phonics & Early Reading Science Early Years MFL Spanish Relationships Education Writing

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care services are provided by Junior Adventures Group (JAGs). Breakfast Club 7.30 - 9.00am - £6.90 per session; Afterschool Club 3.30 - 4.30pm - £10.90 per session; 3.30 - 6.00pm - £15.75 per session; 4.30 - 6pm - £12.95 per session. Enrichment Clubs are run by Paxton staff in collaboration with external providers. Holiday Camps operate during half terms, the Easter break, and the first four weeks of the Summer. Booking details are managed through the wraparound care system.

SEND Provision

Paxton believes every child is unique and is committed to eliminating barriers to learning and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, with involvement from the child, family and school staff in planning support.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are managed by the local authority. Nursery places are available for children born between 01/09/2022 and 31/08/2023 (September 2026 intake). Reception places are available for children born between 01/09/2021 and 31/08/2022 (September 2026 intake). In-year admissions are handled by the local authority. Prospective parent tours are offered. See eAdmissions portal and local links for Lambeth/Southwark/Croydon.

Financial Information

Universal free school meals for Reception to Year 6. Nursery meals cost £13.40 per week. Payments for meals are via ParentPay. Wraparound care costs are as listed in wraparound details above.

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