Paxton Primary School
London, SE19 1PA · Lambeth · primary school
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33rd of 56 primary schools in Lambeth we can score, 58 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.4/10 against 4,217 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Paxton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, compared with a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 386 pupils against a stated capacity of 680. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Paxton Primary School
Overview
Paxton Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking significant improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report highlights a ‘broad and ambitious’ curriculum and a calm environment where pupils are ‘happy, confident, and resilient learners’. Leaders and staff are praised for their dedication, creating a setting where pupils feel safe and are motivated by high expectations for behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, with important content ‘clearly identified and sequenced’ in most subjects, helping pupils develop a ‘secure body of knowledge’.
- Behaviour is ‘Good’, supported by ‘higher expectations for conduct’ and strategies that help pupils demonstrate values of ‘achievement, respect, and care’.
- There is ‘strong provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’, who are ‘well supported to access the full curriculum’.
- Early years provision is ‘Good’, with children encouraged to be independent and prepared for Year 1 through ‘high-quality interactions’ with staff.
- Staff morale is positive, with leaders actively engaging on ‘workload and well-being’, ensuring staff ‘feel well supported’.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure consistent implementation of the curriculum, particularly in ‘early reading and early years’, where assessment is not always used effectively to identify knowledge gaps.
- Staff require full training to implement the curriculum as intended and to use assessment to prevent pupils from moving on to complex ideas before they are ready.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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