Paxton Academy Sports And Science Catchment Area
Paxton Academy Sports And Science is a free s primary school in Thornton Heath, Croydon , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 275 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
275
Pupils
630
Capacity
44%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Paxton Academy Sports And Science Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Paxton Academy Sports And Science?
The catchment area for Paxton Academy Sports And Science is the geographic zone Croydon uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Croydon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Paxton Academy Sports And Science is set by Croydon and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Croydon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Croydon catchment area documents →Paxton Academy Sports And Science: 630 places, 44% filled: places available
Paxton Academy Sports And Science has a published admission number of 630 places. 275 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 44%. At 44% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 51.9% of pupils at Paxton Academy Sports And Science are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Thornton Heath.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Croydon publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Croydon Council school admissions (official) →
Paxton Academy Sports And Science: School Information
- Full address
- 843 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW
- Local authority
- Croydon
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 51.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140967
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If Paxton Academy Sports And Science is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Thornton Heath are the next closest alternatives.
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Paxton Academy Sports And Science by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Paxton Academy Sports And Science
What is the catchment area for Paxton Academy Sports And Science? ▾
The catchment area for Paxton Academy Sports And Science is the geographic zone Croydon uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Croydon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Paxton Academy Sports And Science oversubscribed? ▾
Paxton Academy Sports And Science has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 275 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Croydon.
What is the admissions policy for Paxton Academy Sports And Science? ▾
Admission to Paxton Academy Sports And Science is managed by Croydon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Paxton Academy Sports And Science cover? ▾
Paxton Academy Sports And Science is a primary school in Thornton Heath, Croydon, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Paxton Academy Sports And Science? ▾
Paxton Academy Sports And Science was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.