Paxton Primary School

About Paxton Primary School

Paxton Primary School is a community school in Southwark, Lambeth, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 420 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 24.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lambeth →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

420 / 680 (62%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 June 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Woodland Road, Southwark, Lambeth, SE19 1PA

Phone

02086702935

Headteacher

Jeff Muhammad

Website

https://www.paxtonprimary.co.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Paxton Primary School?

Paxton Primary School is a community school in Southwark, Lambeth, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Paxton Primary School have?

Paxton Primary School has 420 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Paxton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Paxton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024).

How does Paxton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

64% of pupils at Paxton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Paxton Primary School?

Paxton Primary School is located at Woodland Road, Southwark, Lambeth, SE19 1PA.