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OpenPrimaryURN 140967

Paxton Academy Sports And Science

Free schools · Thornton Heath · CR7 6AW

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 2–11

Pupils

281

Local authority

Croydon

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools (primary), Ages 2–11, in Thornton Heath, Croydon, 281 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 42.5%.

Open schools in Thornton Heath
17
Primary schools in Thornton Heath
13
Academies among open schools in Thornton Heath
59% (10)
Open schools in CR7
18
Primary in CR7
14
Open schools in Croydon LA
155
Primary in Croydon LA
87

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Thornton HeathNear CR7

Overview

School type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Age range
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
140967

Location

Address
843 London Road
Postcode
CR7 6AW
Town
Thornton Heath
Local authority
Croydon

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
281
Boys / girls
149 / 132
School capacity
630
Capacity fill
281 / 630 (45%)
Free school meals
42.5%
FSM pupils
110
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: WANDLE LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
WANDLE LEARNING TRUST

Contact

Telephone
02086832308
Website
www.paxtonacademy.org.uk

Official links