Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Paxton Academy Sports And Science is a primary school in Thornton Heath for ages 2 to 11.
Daily practice for Paxton Academy Sports And Science pupils
Daily maths and English that follow the national curriculum for your child's year. Start with a free five-minute class.
At a glance
- Type
- Free school
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 281
- Who it's for
- Boys and girls
- Admissions
- Not selective
- Address
- 843 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6AW
- Phone
- 02086 832308
The school's websiteResults and performanceFull register entryMap
The school
- The new building has fantastic indoor and outdoor PE and games spaces, plus break out spaces to relax and read.
Source: Paxton Academy Sports And Science website. Checked 11 November 2026.
How it teaches
- The school has achieved Little Wandle Champion School status.
Source: Paxton Academy Sports And Science website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Admissions
- The nursery offers 26 full time equivalent places, made up of full-time and part time places.
- Nursery applications are considered for children who have turned 3 before 1 September of the academic year.
Source: Paxton Academy Sports And Science website. Checked 10 November 2026.
Nursery
- The nursery offers 26 full time equivalent places, including 15 hours a week of part-time places across five half days.
Source: Paxton Academy Sports And Science website. Checked 11 November 2026.
The school day and clubs
- The school has a page on breakfast and after school care.
- The school has a page on after school activities.
Source: Paxton Academy Sports And Science website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Support
- SEND enquiries go to Monika McIvor and there is a SEND offer page.
Source: Paxton Academy Sports And Science website. Checked 11 November 2026.
Grammar schools within 15 miles
- Wallington County Grammar SchoolBoys, Wallington, 2 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wilson's SchoolBoys, Wallington, 3 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Wallington High School for GirlsGirls, Wallington, 4 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Sutton Grammar SchoolBoys, Sutton, 4 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Nonsuch High School for GirlsGirls, Sutton, 5 miles. Sutton Selective Eligibility Test
- Tiffin SchoolBoys, Kingston upon Thames, 8 miles
- Newstead Wood SchoolGirls, Orpington, 8 miles. Newstead Wood Selection Test
- The Tiffin Girls' SchoolGirls, Kingston upon Thames, 8 miles
- St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar SchoolBoys, Orpington, 10 miles. St Olave's Selective Entrance Test
- Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar SchoolSidcup, 10 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Bexley Grammar SchoolWelling, 10 miles. Bexley Selection Test
- Townley Grammar SchoolGirls, Bexleyheath, 12 miles. Bexley Selection Test
Other schools in Thornton Heath
School details: Get Information about Schools, Department for Education, URN 140967. Checked 9 November 2026.
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Daily challenges that keep pace with your child's school year
For Years 1 to 6, with a weekly view of what they have mastered and an 11+ track when you're ready.